The secret to reaching your scoring goals is to focus on improving the weak areas common to your handicap group. You'll find these — and the means to fix them — in the December 2009 issue of GOLF Magazine with Top 100 Teacher Tim Mahoney. The final step is to add some flexibility and mild strength training to your practice. Whether you're a 30-handicapper looking to get to a 20, or a 10-handicapper shooting for single digits, the name of today's game is athleticism. Following this detailed exercise program will pay immediate dividends.
Perform the stretches recommended for your handicap group three times a week, holding each stretch position for 5 seconds and repeating each stretch 10 times. If you're not sure what your body can take, start with the 30-handicap stretches, even if you're a low-handicapper. You can work up to the more challenging stretches. It'll take you just 20 minutes a day to make serious improvements in your athleticism, which is the key to reaching the next level.
Some of theses exercises require elastic Therabands or an inflatable exercise ball, both of which are available at most sporting goods stores. They're worthwhile investments if you're serious about improving.
I NEED MORE POWER
I NEED MORE ACCURACY
I NEED HELP SWINGING ON PLANE
I NEED HELP WITH SPEED AND ATHLETICISM
I NEED A SMOOTHER, MORE EFFORTLESS SWING
BONUS EXERCISE: BALANCE TEST
