The Golf Slice

There’s a big difference between all the big named golfers and that’s they are all different in their golf games in every single way. I won’t even attempt to go in to Tiger Wood’s game but I think we all know where we stand there. You’re approach on the game can determine your result and what your playing partner does determines on what he does differently.

Temperament
The difference between you and the next golfer in regards to this subject is you’re managing your game a lot better in regards to hitting bad shots. If they happen you’re moving on and seeing better results from your next shots because you’re not letting those bad shots affect you.

Time Management
You are taking much more time compared to other golfers. You are running your pre-shot routine and following the guidelines of your coach. Rushing in to your shot can mean you forget to think about your shot more thoroughly and you’ll make mistakes from this.

Pressure
One of the biggest things to deal with in this game is pressure. Having pressure is all part of it and is a thrill if managed great, and you can hold everything together. Developing the skill to deal with pressure and make your head deal with everything it has thrown at it is something that you’ll find out is a great determinant of whether you can make the putt or the next golfer who can’t.

This post is mainly for a competitive golfer and is extremely important for managing your golf schedule and the tournaments you wish to play in. There are many things to think about whilst actually trying to concentrate on your game. It’s important you set your schedule up right and outline your dates so you know when you should be practicing before a competition. You don’t want to overdo it so leaving rest days in the period before a competition is essential.

Choosing what Competitions
If you’re raring to go and start playing competition golf, a common mistake is to throw yourself at everything! Don’t be tempted to play golf competitions at your club, 36 holes at an open and then the same again for weeks on end, you’ll simply burn yourself out. Choose what are the most important to you and base your decisions on other priorities and also money! Nothing’s cheap, especially golf competition fee’s added up.

Send Early
It’s important when you’re preparing, and that’s making sure you get your application forms off very quickly! Make sure you don’t have to phone up for late entries as this really puts pressure on preparing your game and being ready.

Handicap Certificate
A common mistake is forgetting your handicap certificate! Many competition organisers require this to confirm your handicap just in case you say you’re off 20 and you’re actually off 2! There’s quite a difference there.

All I can say is, I wish you the best of luck!

Have you ever been sitting in the clubhouse whilst the elements start to take over and it rains, snow, you name it? Well this is a primary opportunity for you to go one up on the course and your opponents. Taking your clubs and move yourself shiftily up the first tee and put on your waterproofs (very much needed!) and start to play golf and lots of it. You’ll most likely be the only one on the course but the dedication you’re showing and the power to succeed in any weather will show to the members of your golf club. They might think you’re a bit mad but you’ll be the winner.

Your Game Becomes Stronger
Let’s think about your competition day. It is sunny and the forecast is rain for later on in the day. You’re in a 3-ball and you’re playing the round and all is going well for the players in your group and then you see a rain cloud come over. You hear your playing partners go “Oh no, rain!” and this is where your brain kicks in and you know how to manage this weather! Just say you have a good score going, the practice you’ve put in will help you battle through the elements and keep it going as you know how to handle the rain. Just watch your playing partners fall apart, it’s not pretty and you’ll know why practicing in the heaviest of elements has benefitted you!

I have built a love for my golf clubs that only a golfer could and most people that don’t would probably say we’re all silly but after all for the amount of money we pay for golf clubs in our life time and for what they do for us, they need a bit of tender loving care! Golf clubs that are dirty and are neglected have dirt in their grooves, mud on the face and do not perform when you need them to as they feel grubby and don’t have a nice feel! It’s simple and easy to keep your clubs clean..

You only need four things:

1. A sponge
2. Washing up liquid
3. Warm water
4. An old towel

With these three things you’re now ready to take your irons and softly wash in circular motions around the grooves and the face. Scrub to remove the dirt and then rub lightly with the towel (not your mum’s new towel’s because they’ll moan at you!) and you’ll see your clubs will be ready for the next time you play golf.

I can assure you’ll notice the different when you set up over the ball and see how clean they are! You’ll feel more confident and the golf club will be more presentable.

Did you know that choosing your golf ball carefully can help bring your golf score down? After all it’s the thing you’re scoring with and there are so many variations so different golf balls must mean different things!

Hard Golf Balls
You’re going for all out distance here and you’re looking to be playing this ball on soft greens and wet fairways so you can maximise your distance whilst still maintaining control because of the conditions. Example of this type of golf ball would be Top Flights, Pinnacle, and Donnay. If you’re a weekend golfer with no competition in mind, these golf balls are probably what you would like to afford and not mind losing.

Soft Golf Balls
Soft golf balls are most likely in favour of the stronger handicap golfer and can benefit his or her game once they have mastered their control of distance and the spin on the golf ball. Soft balls compress easier and allow a golf club to dig in to it to generate more spin and stop the golf ball comfortably. Soft golf balls can also feel better putting with. Soft balls help a golfer feel in more control of their golf ball and the feel and control you get is what will allow you to be 1ft from the pin instead of having a golf ball that doesn’t spin as easily roll 5ft by.