Shooting balls blindly all winter is pointless. Fabian Bünker presents five exciting alternatives to improve your game.
Knowing that not all golfers have much time to invest in training, here are five practical tips to enhance your long game, even with limited time on any driving range.
1. Evaluate Shot Quality
Take 30 balls and hit each with a different club towards a different target. Before each shot, perform a routine as if on the course or in a tournament. After each shot, rate its quality from 1 (excellent) to 6 (very poor). This practice boosts concentration as few want to give themselves bad grades.
2. Tai Chi Swing
This exercise requires high concentration and a quiet environment. Execute your golf swing and specific elements you want to modify in slow motion to feel every part of the movement consciously. Closing your eyes can enhance the internal image. Skilled golfers can time their Tai Chi golf swing precisely and gradually increase tempo from 30% to 90%. Avoid full-speed swings on the course to maintain control.
3. Practice the Draw and Fade Shots
A draw curves from right to left and is achieved by swinging the club from inside to outside with a slightly closed clubface. This helps counteract slicing. A fade curves left to right and is done by swinging from outside to inside with a slightly open clubface. No specific technique tips are given here, as adjustments vary per golfer. If you struggle to hit these shots, consider lessons with a professional coach.
4. Focus on Specific Body Parts
To stabilize your swing over winter, concentrate on one body part during practice, like your left wrist. Hit balls focusing solely on the movement and feeling of that part. This method supports better swing awareness and technical progress, ideally aligned with your pro’s guidance.
Whether refining technique or just hitting balls, incorporating variety with these tips will enrich your winter driving range sessions!