Ok, so it's early in the year. And it is time to ask yourself what
your goals are for 2009. Seriously, just what do want to accomplish
this year with your golf? If you don't have a very specific answer to
that question more than likely you won't improve your game this year.
So write down some goals, whether they are big or small ones. In doing
that, also try to be realistic. It's too easy to say you want to play
off scratch by the end of the year. I like to see all my players set
some short and long term goals. Next time you play, chart the
following categories.
Fairways hit Greens hit Number of putts per round Number of three putts
Number of scores on your card over a bogey ( big numbers )
An easy short term goal would be to look at these categories and try to
improve the numbers. Most players think they need to make more birdies
to improve their handicaps. But actually, what they need to do is make
more pars and bogeys. Set a goal of trying to eliminate the big
numbers from your score card, meaning no more doubles or triples. In
many cases, this just involves thinking better on the course. Another
goal could be to get rid of your three putts. Three putting kills your
scores, no doubt about it. Look at the reasons why you are three
putting. Is it poor long putts or are you missing short putts. Once
you know, practice accordingly. If your long term goal is to win
tournaments, at any level, I know we have the tools here at the BHSG to
help you reach your goals!