| Just like any other game, to be | | | | - Develop a regular and consistent |
| considered a good golf player goes | | | | practice routine. Many find themselves |
| beyond having an average score of below | | | | wanting to play more and practice less |
| 80. While skill at playing the actual | | | | when it is the opposite that gets better |
| game is commendable, a holistic view is | | | | results as far as scores go. By |
| needed to achieve a well-rounded game. | | | | practicing more, you develop techniques |
| To play good golf, you have to get down | | | | and muscle memory that will carry well |
| past the three areas of: | | | | into your game. |
| - fitness, | | | | - A good play to practice ratio is 1:2, |
| - practice, | | | | that is, for every hour of golf you |
| - and etiquette. | | | | play, you will do 2 hours of practice. |
| Fitness | | | | This may not be done all in the same |
| - Keeping one's body and mind in shape | | | | day. It is advised to alternate practice |
| is a key element to becoming a good, if | | | | and play days so as not to work out too |
| not great, golfer. Looking after your | | | | much. |
| body and making sure it's in shape not | | | | - Continue your education on the game. |
| only gets you to perform better on the | | | | Not just because you know how to play |
| course, it also ensures you that you can | | | | means you already know everything there |
| enjoy golf even well into your years. | | | | is. Remember that there is always |
| - Achieve bodily fitness by eating right | | | | something new you can learn so either |
| and exercising regularly. Maintain | | | | enroll in a class or take up a lesson or |
| cardiovascular fitness and muscle tone | | | | two with a more advanced player. Do this |
| that suits the game of golf. Some | | | | at least on an annual basis. Constantly |
| indicators of physical fitness are your | | | | wanting to level up your golf skills |
| blood pressure and your BMI (body mass | | | | shows your dedication to become a better |
| index). Consult with your doctor on what | | | | player than your were the year before. |
| levels are right for your age and body | | | | Etiquette |
| type. | | | | - Being a great player on the course and |
| - Mental fitness is also just as | | | | on the practice field is nothing if you |
| important. Find ways to relieve yourself | | | | are not a good person to play with. |
| of stress. Develop a regular meditation | | | | While golf may be a solitary sport, it |
| time alone or with family/friends. Keep | | | | does not mean that rudeness is condoned. |
| your mind sharp by exercising it with | | | | As a gentleman's game, rules pertaining |
| reading or with puzzles like crosswords. | | | | to respecting others are of utmost |
| Practice | | | | importance. |