With spring now here and no NHL playoffs,
this is the ideal time to commit to improving your golf game.
The first step is to access your game both physically and
mentally to determine the strengths and weaknesses of your
game.
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Goals and expectations should be written and
placed in an area to be read everyday.
The goals should be measurable, attainable
and realistic such as lowering your handicap from 22 to 18 by
Aug. 15.
Your expectations should reflect how much
effort you're willing to put in, so plan to create the
sufficient time required.
A common problem for any game improvement is
that everyone is after the quick fix and everyone wants instant
gratification.
You must be committed to putting in the
appropriate time to achieve your goals. Allow for at least two
to three hours of practice per week.
In order for people to learn a motor skill,
they must engage in performance attempts or practice. As your
desire to improve increases, the practice time required will
also increase. It is easier to start breaking 100 rather than
80 for instance.
By assessing your game, you will be able to
direct your energies to the appropriate areas and with the help
of our capable staff your practice time will be more
constructive.
Many people go to the range with no purpose
or direction as to what they should be working on. With the
proper information, the signals from the brain to the muscles
are much clearer with less noise or static.
During the winter, practice at home with or
without a club and ball, and even mentally rehearse the
appropriate motion while sitting at your desk.
This commitment to effective practice will
help you become the best that you can become in the shortest
amount of time.
For help in assessing the strengths and
weaknesses in your game or to design a practice routine for
you, contact director of instruction Tom Clark at the
Timberwolf Academy at 691-6019.
