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M
ost golfers recognize that heading to the
range and hitting driver after driver until
your large bucket is empty is not an
effective strategy for game improvement. Successful
practice takes planning, and there are a few things
you can do to get the most out of your time,
according to Dana Dahlquist, a veteran instructor at
El Dorado Park Golf Course in Long Beach…
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wORk ON YOUR wEAkNESSES
Focus on hitting the clubs that you're not as good
with out on the golf course. If you're struggling with
your driver or your wedges, work on those clubs and
concentrate on getting better with them.
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BREAk It DOwN
Don't just go out and rapid-fire a bunch of balls –
break up your practice session like you'd divide your
time at the gym. Also, while you're hitting various
shots, look at your fundamentals to make sure they
stay solid. Make sure your grip and ball position are
correct throughout your time on the range. For the
average player, keep things simple.
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GEt tO kNOw YOUR DIStANCES
If you're on a driving range that's marked
properly, or you can laser measure a handful of
targets with a rangefinder, you can work on really
understanding how far you actually hit each club.
The average player struggles with their shots into the
green more than anything, so knowing your
yardages becomes really important.
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SOLIDIFY YOUR SHORt GAME
When you're practicing your short game, don't hit
the same shot over and over – you need to create
some conflict, so maybe you hit one off a bare lie,
then another into the grain, one out of the rough and
another out of a tight lie. Each shot is slightly
different, so by working on these you develop a little
more coordination and touch.
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> Dana Dahlquist is a veteran instructor at El Dorado Park
Golf Course in Long Beach, Calif., who has worked with
juniors and top touring pros, emphasizing a focus on the
basics of the golf swing. CLICk HERE to visit his website.
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4 ways to make your time on the driving range more productive and successful
