In today’s hectic world, it’s increasingly difficult to find time to perfect your golf game, whether it’s on the driving range or on the course. It’s hard enough to find 2-5 continuous hours to work 9-18 holes. But what do you do when you only have a few minutes to practice or prepare for your round? For the busy golfer, here are some last-minute golf tips that can really help your game in a very short time on the course or before your round.
In the range
First, to make the most of your limited time when you practice, be sure to spend a few minutes defining your practice schedule, needs, and areas of focus before practicing. In other words, practice with a purpose!
Second, it’s critical to realize that sixty percent or more of your golf score occurs within 100 yards of the hole. Here’s a quick golf tip: To lower your golf scores more efficiently, spend half or more of your limited time practicing your short game (throwing, greening, and putting).
Here’s a 30-minute routine with last-minute golf tip for the course designed for efficient practice.
5 minutes: Pre-swing warm-up (stretching and quarter-speed swings)
5 Minutes: Hit short tiles/launch shots
5 Minutes: Take full pitch shots from 30 to 60 yards
10 Minutes: Full swing – alternate between irons (9-iron, 7-iron, 5-iron) and Driver
5 Minutes: Short, Medium and Long Putts
pre round
If you have 15 minutes or less before your round, here are two last-minute golf tip routines to help you play your best game.
5 minutes: Pre-swing warm-up (stretching and quarter-speed swings)
3 Minutes: Practice putting on the green at distances of 30, 9, 3 feet with the goal of “feeling” the speeds of the green
5 Minutes: Hit 7 iron shots – 3 at half speed and 3 at full speed
· 2 Minutes: Hit 3-4 driver shots with an emphasis on a fluid, rhythmic swing.
· Relax on the tee – take a deep breath and enjoy the scenery!
If you have 5 minutes or less to practice, the most important thing to do and remember is to stretch before your round and relax as much as possible.
Although these last-minute golf tips are relatively simple, they can go a long way in helping you play your best golf when you’re short on time. Happy golfing!