| Many people believe that simply getting out on the | | | | of your favorite show. At work, putt a few while |
| course and playing as often as they can is practicing | | | | the computer boots up in the morning, or when |
| their golf game. While playing often does help you | | | | you're waiting for a report to run. Vary your shots |
| improve, to really see improvement you need to | | | | so you're not putting from the same distance each |
| perform golf drills that will target very specific | | | | time. Adding a few practice putts in each day can go |
| components of your game so you can improve them. | | | | a long way in improving your putting skills. |
| Just getting out on the course means you could just | | | | No matter which drill you are working on, think about |
| be "practicing" the same errors, drills focus on golf | | | | how your body is working while you practice the drill. |
| mechanics and will fix those errors. | | | | Would you do better if you have more strength in |
| Drills to strengthen your core come in handy when | | | | your lower back? Would increased flexibility help you |
| you need to improve your swing. One such drill is | | | | perform better? This is when you can combine |
| similar to push ups. Get in a push-up position on the | | | | fitness into your drill practice. If your drills help you |
| floor and hold your body straight with just your | | | | identify areas where you can strengthen your body, |
| hands and feet on the floor. Then, lift your right hand | | | | by all means incorporate some exercises into your |
| and left leg up and balance for 10-15 seconds. Repeat | | | | fitness routine to combat those weaknesses. |
| this move with your left hand and right foot. This drill | | | | Drills can hone in on particular problem areas and really |
| increases strength and also works on your balance. | | | | help you focus on the steps to improve those areas. |
| One of the simplest putting drills is simply to practice | | | | With a little extra effort, you're on your way to a |
| putting when you have an opportunity. At home, you | | | | great game of golf. |
| can putt a few shots during each commercial break | | | | |