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It is very important to come into every season with a list of goals that you would like to accomplish. Whether it be breaking 80, 90, or even 100 for the first time, it is important for constantly trying to improve your game if you have a goal to work towards. My suggestion is to write down five (5) goals that you would like to accomplish in the 2010 season and post them somewhere you will see them every day so you are always reminded of what you want to achieve. The next step is to make a plan to try and make your goals a reality. It can be as easy as spending three hours a week on the putting green because you would like to three putt less often, or hitting 50 pitch shots every trip to the range because that is a shot that you struggle with. No matter what goals you have, it is important that you are constantly working to improve your game throughout the year.
Another tip to get you ready for the golf season is to check some of your fundamentals at home. An important fundamental to check is your ball position. When I say ball position I am referring to where the ball is in your stance, whether it is closer to your back foot or your front foot (right handed golfers the front foot is your left foot). Grab your 8 iron and a golf ball and stand in front of the mirror so if you looked up from your address position you can see your grip and ball position. For all of your wedges, 7, 8, and 9 irons, the ball should be in the middle of your stance. (I like to use my sternum as a guide to find the middle of my stance).
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For your 5 and 6 iron the ball should be off of the logo on your golf shirt located on the left breast. And if you have use a 3 or 4 iron or hybrids, the ball should be placed directly below the left armpit. The driver and 3 wood should be played off of the left shoulder. You can check all of these placements in the mirror to get used to looking down and seeing the ball in the correct position. By the time you get to the course this should be second nature and you will be ready to start achieving your goals for the 2010 season.
Another fundamental that is quick and easy to check in the mirror is your arm hang at address. I am often asked, “how far should the ball be away from my body at address?” The answer is very simple; it is where the arms can hang comfortably from the body. To check, face the mirror as if you are going to hit a golf ball right at it. Get into your address position and take a look in the mirror, if your hands are outside of your chin then you are reaching too far for the ball and should stand a bit closer, if your hands are inside of your chin and closer to your body, you need to stand a little farther away. When you look in the mirror you should be able to draw a straight line from your chin right though your hands and to the ground. If your hands are not on this line, then you need to either stand closer or farther away from the golf ball.
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