#improving gir

Many times a year each golfer has a memorable game. Everything seemed easy and no matter what shot we decided it worked out like a charm. These types of games reinforce that we have the ability to play better golf. The challenge most amateurs have is how to build on such games. Many players seeking to achieve the next level keep stats in order to use concrete data to point out our strong and weak…

Greens in regulation (GIR) is the one stat that every golfer should understand. Hitting the green with a chance to putt for birdie more often than not will lead to lower golf scores. The challenge that most amateurs use the wrong approach to improve their GIR. They allow their ego determine club selection instead of the six inches of real estate between their ears. Under clubbing on approach…

After my round of golf yesterday with my friends Ron and Mike, I noticed a few positive aspects of my game that I need to focus upon moving forward. It is nothing profound, however it is important enough to move forward these skills in order to improve my overall golf game. Primarily, I will focus on improving my GIR (greens in regulation) as a starting point for my season. This might seem very…

With all the videos and articles out there telling you the easiest way to play golf, I thought it would be fun to talk about reality. The reality is that golf can be easy, but for most players it is difficult and a challenge. I went through the entire gambit of these emotions yesterday while playing golf at my home course. I am slowly knocking the rust off my game and I understand the process of…