Comments on: Two Great Ways To Practice On A Golf Course http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/ The Latest Golf News From Around The World Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:28:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Dave Duff http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-32733 Dave Duff Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:03:21 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-32733 this best ball scramble sounds a great idea as i and my mate always play nine hole extra after the mid week comp on a wednesday, worst ball sounds good to this best ball scramble sounds a great idea as i and my mate always play nine hole extra after the mid week comp on a wednesday, worst ball sounds good to

]]> By: Brendan http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-7558 Brendan Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:27:11 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-7558 Have often played the worst ball game 'for fun' early when no one's around - have never looked at breaking 40 for 9 holes, but it's certainly helped my concentration on each shot and playing under pressure. Nothing like draining a 10 foot birdie putt and then having to do it again! Another empty course game I liked to play was to aim my shots at fairway or green, but then chip/putt the ball into the rough or bunker. I liked being able to track fairways and greens hit, as well as working on scrambling - where shots are really saved: any mug can have a par if they've hit the green in regulation, but you'll have a good day if you keep getting up and down. The chip/putt into trouble is always to a specific spot as well, not just a swipe, so there's even more practice. It doesn't have to be sideways; backwards or forwards can work too if there's a bunker 50 yards from the green or into a 'favourite' bit of rough etc. Cheers Have often played the worst ball game ‘for fun’ early when no one’s around - have never looked at breaking 40 for 9 holes, but it’s certainly helped my concentration on each shot and playing under pressure. Nothing like draining a 10 foot birdie putt and then having to do it again!

Another empty course game I liked to play was to aim my shots at fairway or green, but then chip/putt the ball into the rough or bunker. I liked being able to track fairways and greens hit, as well as working on scrambling - where shots are really saved: any mug can have a par if they’ve hit the green in regulation, but you’ll have a good day if you keep getting up and down. The chip/putt into trouble is always to a specific spot as well, not just a swipe, so there’s even more practice. It doesn’t have to be sideways; backwards or forwards can work too if there’s a bunker 50 yards from the green or into a ‘favourite’ bit of rough etc.

Cheers

]]> By: clive woodward http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-6566 clive woodward Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:02:02 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-6566 yes , agree with your coaching points here - allows you to play on your own with a real purpose , especially worst ball scramble , best as alwsays , Clive yes , agree with your coaching points here - allows you to play on your own with a real purpose , especially worst ball scramble , best as alwsays , Clive

]]> By: Lawrence http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-6189 Lawrence Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:39:22 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-6189 Interesting. I, too, call it best/worse ball practice. However, my approach to this routine is to immediately correct missed shots, based on the theory that: "A mistake uncorrected is a mistake." You may quote me on that. When a corrective shot is necessary, I play that ball ‘out,’ too. That way I can measure improvement by noting the infrequency of corrected shots in a round. However, I challenge myself to make the next shot from the bad lie of the first ball, and I try to beat the good shot of the second ball. By doing this, I build confidence knowing that I have corrected all of my bad shots, but also know that I can overcome a not so good first shot with good second. In other words, if my drive is not so good, my 3 wood can still get me on the green. Since we tend not to practice getting out of bad lies, I just as often practice getting out of them. Instead of becoming disheartened with high scores from bad shots and letting them become ingrained in my psyche, I not only practice correcting these mistakes, but I practice hitting better shots as a result of them. I believe that this is the kind of practice needed for match play. Interesting. I, too, call it best/worse ball practice. However, my approach to this routine is to immediately correct missed shots, based on the theory that: “A mistake uncorrected is a mistake.” You may quote me on that.

When a corrective shot is necessary, I play that ball ‘out,’ too. That way I can measure improvement by noting the infrequency of corrected shots in a round. However, I challenge myself to make the next shot from the bad lie of the first ball, and I try to beat the good shot of the second ball. By doing this, I build confidence knowing that I have corrected all of my bad shots, but also know that I can overcome a not so good first shot with good second. In other words, if my drive is not so good, my 3 wood can still get me on the green.

Since we tend not to practice getting out of bad lies, I just as often practice getting out of them. Instead of becoming disheartened with high scores from bad shots and letting them become ingrained in my psyche, I not only practice correcting these mistakes, but I practice hitting better shots as a result of them. I believe that this is the kind of practice needed for match play.

]]> By: Rudolph http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-5686 Rudolph Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:05:56 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-5686 Hello Andy, Thank you for the tip (worst ball scramble) I like this one. I think we are very privileged to be able to play the whole year round (South Africa) or perhaps spoiled. Hello Andy,
Thank you for the tip (worst ball scramble) I like this one. I think we are very privileged to be able to play the whole year round (South Africa) or perhaps spoiled.

]]> By: William Cason http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-5454 William Cason Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:42:43 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-5454 :razz:Played once since receiving your instructions. Played better than usual. At this time I am not playing much due to work and the weather. Thanks :razz:Played once since receiving your instructions. Played better than usual. At this time I am not playing much due to work and the weather. Thanks

]]> By: Roderick http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-5052 Roderick Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:44:20 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-5052 Great suggestion to try the worse ball routine to help with course management - one of my weaknesses. Have been using a version of the better ball routine, but not for a full 9 holes, and it definitely shows what I'm actually capable of when everything clicks. Will try it for the full 9 next time I'm practising. Cheers, Roderick Great suggestion to try the worse ball routine to help with course management - one of my weaknesses. Have been using a version of the better ball routine, but not for a full 9 holes, and it definitely shows what I’m actually capable of when everything clicks. Will try it for the full 9 next time I’m practising.

Cheers, Roderick

]]> By: Chris http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-4583 Chris Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:42:17 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-4583 hi andy... have used the best ball scramble for a long time cos i play early in the morning and usually on my own. great teaching aid and boosts the confidence especially if both balls are good shots. cheers chris hi andy… have used the best ball scramble for a long time cos i play early in the morning and usually on my own. great teaching aid and boosts the confidence especially if both balls are good shots. cheers chris

]]> By: David staniforth http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-4429 David staniforth Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:50:57 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-4429 Wow,what a brilliant idea,in both cases. Must do it soon. It will encourage me toplay on my own more. David Wow,what a brilliant idea,in both cases.
Must do it soon.
It will encourage me toplay on my own more.
David

]]> By: Larry http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-4424 Larry Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:51:54 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-4424 HI ANDY, JUST LETTING YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE ALL THE TIPS YOU HAVE SENT ME . BUT NOW MY CLUBS HAVE BEEN PUT AWAY FOR THE SEASON TO BE WITH MY SONS IN THE DEER WOODS. KEEP THEM COMING, PLEASE. BECAUSE I KNOW NEXT YEAR WILL BE MY BEST SEASON YET. THANKS AGAIN. SINCERELY, LARRY THRUSH HI ANDY, JUST LETTING YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE ALL THE TIPS
YOU HAVE SENT ME . BUT NOW MY CLUBS HAVE BEEN PUT AWAY FOR THE SEASON TO BE WITH MY SONS IN THE DEER WOODS. KEEP THEM COMING, PLEASE. BECAUSE I KNOW NEXT YEAR WILL BE MY BEST SEASON
YET. THANKS AGAIN.

SINCERELY, LARRY THRUSH

]]> By: John van Vlaanderen http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-4406 John van Vlaanderen Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:39:48 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-4406 Hi Andy,thanks for your tip on best and worst 2 ball. I tried the best ball and had 7 pars and 2 bogeys for 9 holes. Best I have played in 10 years. You are right, no pressure. At the moment I have put away my clubs for the year. Looking forward to next season. I have never broken 80, but even tho I'm going to be 67 in a couple of weeks, I still think that one day soon it will happen. Keep on sending good tips for my game. God blessyou. Hi Andy,thanks for your tip on best and worst 2 ball. I tried the best ball and had 7 pars and 2 bogeys for 9 holes. Best I have played in 10 years.
You are right, no pressure. At the moment I have put away my clubs for the year. Looking forward to next season. I have never broken 80, but even tho I’m going to be 67 in a couple of weeks, I still think that one day soon it will happen.

Keep on sending good tips for my game.
God blessyou.

]]> By: Larry http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-3971 Larry Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:35:09 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-3971 :lol::lol: Thanks for all the tips Andy,they really help my golf game. I have too try this best ball , worst ball tip. Sounds like a very interesting way to work on your game. I,ll let you know how it worked. Good to here from you Andy :lol::lol:

Thanks for all the tips Andy,they really help my golf game. I have too try this best ball , worst ball tip. Sounds like a very interesting way to work on your game.

I,ll let you know how it worked.

Good to here from you Andy

]]> By: Pat Whelton http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-3937 Pat Whelton Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:54:55 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-3937 Thanks Andy My game is really improving. All your tips are sending my handicap one way down ,down ,down, YERTHEMAN Thanks Andy My game is really improving. All your tips are sending my handicap one way down ,down ,down, YERTHEMAN

]]> By: Ted Exley http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-3925 Ted Exley Sat, 08 Sep 2007 10:21:54 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/09/08/two-great-ways-to-practice-on-a-golf-course/#comment-3925 Thanks George...This sounds a great practice routine. I have often played the 'better ball' round, which does improve confidence....but never the 'worst ball' However I will try it at the first opportunity. It does sound VERY tough and could lead to some bent shafts ! only joking, as never lose my temper on the course. Not like a pal of mine who is known to all local golfers as 'Black Cloud' because of his terrible attitude when failing to perform to his best standards. He has spoilt many a happy round for his fellow players and now people strive to avoid being paired with him. He is a good player and has won several club competitions, but, as he gets older, he refuses to admit that he cannot hit the ball as far as he used to, so that the extra effort that he tries to put in often leads to a very wayward shot and then, beware anyone who remarks upon it !!! Still, it takes all sorts, as some idiot once said. Thanks George…This sounds a great practice routine. I have often played the ‘better ball’ round, which does improve confidence….but never the ‘worst ball’ However I will try it at the first opportunity.

It does sound VERY tough and could lead to some bent shafts ! only joking, as never lose my temper on the course. Not like a pal of mine who is known to all local golfers as ‘Black Cloud’ because of his terrible attitude when failing to perform to his best standards. He has spoilt many a happy round for his fellow players and now people strive to avoid being paired with him. He is a good player and has won several club competitions, but, as he gets older, he refuses to admit that he cannot hit the ball as far as he used to, so that the extra effort that he tries to put in often leads to a very wayward shot and then, beware anyone who remarks upon it !!!

Still, it takes all sorts, as some idiot once said.

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