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Originally Posted by danielle smith hey im a girl off 31... i would like to gain dinstance an a better feel when i hit the ball...i would like more consistacy with every shot and more control. i can hit the ball fairly decent i would just like a better feel so that i can loose some stroke and lower my handicap. any tips and practice advive and drills would be very much apprectaited xo  |
Hi Danielle,
The best way to gain consistancy is to practice, practice, practice. Unfortunately there is mo substitute for this in golf. Just make sure you are practicing the right things when you are at the range. If you are practicing an incorrect swing, all you will have is a really consistant, bad swing.
If you would like to gain distance, work on your strength and flexability. The best way to gain distance is by first having the correct technique. If you are hitting the ball square with proper weight transfer and your swing is technically strong, you will be able to hit a nice straight ball. The second thing you need is flexability which will help most in your turn in your backswing. The more you can coil and build resistance, the better you can uncoil delivering the built up power directly to the ball. The third element is strength. Your muscles in your lower body are used to increase the power of your swing and the upper body muscles are used to keep the club head under control.
If you wish to lower you handicap, work relentlessly on your short game (under 100 yrds). This is where most of your shots are during a round and the easiest way to shave strokes off your score card. When I am at the range I usually spend about 30 min - 1 hour hitting balls and about 2 hours pitching, chipping and putting. This area of your game is dependant on your feel and judgement, so the more practice you have the better.
If there is a specific area in which you need some help, let us know!
Keep us updated on your success!