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