How to Get Off to a Hot Start

How to Get Off to a Hot Start
Whether you hit a warm-up bucket or not, follow these steps to
make your first shot a good one

By Brian Mogg
Top 100 Teacher

This story is for you if...

• You often have to rush
to your tee time.
• It usually takes you
a few holes to start
posting good numbers.

Try This!

When you can't get to
the course early (and
even if you do get there
early enough to warm up
properly), take the time to
run through this five-item
checklist before you step up
to hit your first tee shot. It
won't take long, and it can go
a long way toward making
that first drive a good one.

1. Count Your Clubs

You're only allowed 14 sticks in
your bag, and while your buddies
might not call a penalty on
you, an official certainly will if
you ever play in a formal event.
Plus, you want to make sure
you didn't leave your trusty
7-iron in the backyard.