It is so easy to get into that rut of playing golf at our home course every day, around the same time, hitting the same clubs into greens round after round.
To some, that may not sound like a bad plan. After all, isn’t the point to be out on the course playing more golf?
My answer to that is, yes. I think it is great when people are able to play a lot of golf. But there are a few things you could do to change up that daily golf habit to make it more enjoyable and even help you lower your scores.
1. Try playing different tee boxes once a week. So many golfers play from the same tee boxes round after round, hitting the same irons into greens or the same clubs off the tee. It’s easy to get bored with this (for some). Try playing the forward tee boxes one day and see if you shoot lower. If you don’t, you might be able to identify a weakness in your game that you might not see when you play from the same yardage day in and day out.
2. The next time you have a foursome, play modified alternate shot with a partner. This means you can all tee off on each hole, then switch shots with your partner and play the rest of the of the hole. Depending on your partner, you may hit from a lot of different yardages than you are used to and you may even have to hit out of some precarious lies (hazards, trees, etc).
3. Play a round of golf without your driver! Yes, you read that correctly. This will allow you to hit new shots and clubs off the tee boxes, and you might find that it may help! We are programmed to hit driver on every hole because “Longer is better.” But, that’s not always the case. Take it out of your bag for a round and see what your score looks like.
These are just a few ideas that you can do to change up your golfing routine. You might discover new strengths and weaknesses about your golf game, and that is always helpful in lowering your scores.
For more information on how to improve your game, please contact your local PGA of Canada professional.
