It's easy to get out on the golf course and play, hoping your game will improve. But without a plan and specific goals and expectations, you may spend all your time hoping instead of improving. No one wants to think of golf as work (hey, it's the thing we do to get away from work!), but just as your job requires you to meet or exceed expectations, hit deadlines and show real results, so too should your golf game. It's not that hard. With a little forethought and examination of your current game and where you want to improve, you'll see your scores drop and your enjoyment of the game climb higher and higher.
Step 1
Set goals as needs arise. Goal setting tends to happen at the
end of the year as you look forward to the next season, but you should be ready
to set new goals anytime you feel you need to make a change.
Step 2
Take notice of what you do well and what part of your game
consistently needs work, and then formulate a goal to improve the area that
needs improvement. If your drives have been coming up short the past few times
out, then make it a goal to add 50 yards to your drive and start working on
whatever will get you there--whether it's a little strength training or working
with a pro on your technique.
Step 3
Listen to your instructor or your buddies when they make
suggestions, and listen with an open mind. They may say something in passing
that will suddenly have you intrigued. If you're always open to constructive
criticism, you'll reach your goals that much faster.
Step 1
Set attainable goals. If you're an 18 handicap, but you want
to get down to a 5, don't set that as a goal for three months. Instead, try to
lower your handicap by a couple of shots each year (depending on how often you
play, of course). But certainly pick a number and work toward it.
Step 2
Don't try to tackle too many goals at once. Find one or two
that you can concentrate on every time out, and when you achieve those
expectations, move on to the next one.
Step 3
Use numbers in your goal setting. If you want to improve your
putting, work on limiting your three-putt greens to five in each round. Keep a
number in mind, and then challenge yourself to beat your goal.
Step 1
Write down a well-thought-out list of goals and expectations,
and then write down ideas for making them happen. Then refer to your list often
to keep you focused.
Step 2
Take lessons from a pro and talk with him about your specific
goals and expectations. If the two of you agree on reasonable goals, you'll have
someone on the same page as you who's willing to get on your case if you slack
off and will able to offer tips to help you meet or exceed your expectations.
Step 3
Ask your local pro
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