| Pick up any golf magazine or newsletter | | | | while attempting to improve your |
| and you'll be inundated with ways to | | | | handicap. |
| lower your golf handicap. It's perfect | | | | * A better swing and improved stance |
| for amateur golfers seeking salvation | | | | also go a long way in developing your |
| from an array of sources. From your | | | | handicap. |
| grip, stance to your driving distance, | | | | * Practice that not-so-blistering swing |
| these tutorials, from self-confessed | | | | even when you're not sweating it out on |
| gurus of the game, will stop at nothing | | | | the golf course. Try it while sitting on |
| in an attempt to grab eyeballs. But do | | | | the chair in your office. |
| they really add that much needed spark | | | | * Exercise plays as much a vital role in |
| to your rather quiescent game? That's | | | | improving your handicap as practice. |
| quite a debatable issue, but the point | | | | Make sure your body is tuned as well as |
| here is how best to lower your handicap | | | | perfectly toned for this game. You'll be |
| that's threatening to spiral out of | | | | surprised to find that a whole lot of |
| control. Sit back, and take a look at | | | | exercises contribute a great deal in |
| some of the time-tested ways to become | | | | improving your scores. It's important to |
| the most revered golfer in your golfing | | | | devote some time to stretching prior to |
| circuit. | | | | hitting the course as well as after a |
| Tips to develop that envious handicap | | | | grueling session of play, in order to |
| The only way you can lower that handicap | | | | keep injuries to your arms, legs, |
| is by practice. There are no short cuts | | | | shoulders and back at bay. |
| to success, remember. The more you swing | | | | * Strength training is also an important |
| that club and practice your shots, the | | | | component that is sure to work wonders. |
| better your handicap is bound to get. | | | | I don't mean six-pack abs, but a |
| This apart, follow these tips | | | | stronger person is sure to hit the ball |
| religiously for that striking handicap: | | | | a greater distance. So, hit the gym with |
| * Play naturally and always enjoy the | | | | a vengeance. |
| game. | | | | * Improved cardio vascular health |
| * If you find the golf classes are doing | | | | ensures that you're not out of steam |
| you little good, then practice your | | | | while taking that deciding shot on the |
| swing in the privacy of your backyard. | | | | 18th hole. So make sure you get some |
| Just 15 minutes a day, and you'll soon | | | | aerobic exercise as well. |
| be playing like a pro. | | | | Try and catch as much live golfing |
| * Learn the other finer nuances of the | | | | action as you can both on the course and |
| game, like putting, for instance. Aim at | | | | off it. And before you even know it, |
| achieving a shot under par or a birdie. | | | | you'll be the owner of a handicap that |
| Precision is of paramount importance | | | | many crave for. |