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