A golf instruction tip is good for only those of us that will use it. Have you ever been given a really good tip and not had the wherewithal to actually incorporate it? Unfortunately, this happens much too often and these helpful tid-bits of inspiration are lost forever.
It goes without saying that not every single golf instruction tip you receive will turn you into another Tiger Woods but if you use some of them wisely you just might become a better golfer. Just think, for a second, about your very first round of golf.
Can you recall exactly how you felt. More than likely your knees were shaking because just about everything that happened on the course presented a new question. Should I use my 3 wood or 4 wood, should I play a low shot or try to fly the ball over that huge tree, who’s shot is it anyway? It seemed there were 10 questions to ask for every one answer you received, if you received one at all. Every person that has ever played the game of golf has been confronted with those same kinds of questions.
If you have the desire to become a better golfer you will take advantage of at least something from every golf instruction tip and use them faithfully in your game. It goes without saying that not every tip we get will be a pure “stroke of genius” however, my belief is that there is always something good to be learned from each one. The best thing we can do if we receive a good tip is to take it to the practice range and TRY IT! Maybe it just might help the serious slice that creeps it’s way into your swing once in a while.
You may be placing too much weight on your heels during address, or perhaps you are playing the ball too far forward in your stance. These are some of the small problems that can creep into your game without you even knowing it and it usually takes someone else to recognize them.
These kinds of flaws need to be corrected no matter how minor they are. Also, do not forget to be mindful of helping others. If you see a way that one of your playing partners can improve their game don’t hesitate to inform them. They will appreciate and respect you for it as long as you choose the proper time to give them the “bad news” ! Thank goodness for small favors !
