How to Play Better Golf by Using the Driving Range

Golf requires hours of practice to consistently achieve low scores. Serious golfers play many rounds a week on golf courses, working on their drives, irons, wedges and putting. Driving ranges provide golfers the opportunity to hit hundreds of balls with different clubs. Without a clear plan, however, the hour or so spent at the driving range can frustrate the golfer. The golfer who makes a plan at the driving range can expect to see improvement in his game.

Instructions

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      Start hitting with short wedges and then move up gradually from your 9-iron through your lowest iron. If you normally like to start with the driver, try using short wedges and irons first to loosen up and help find your swing more quickly. You tend to swing easier and smoother with a wedge than a driver.

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      Hit a few shots with the driver and woods. Focus on keeping your arms close together and hitting through the ball toward the target area you have chosen on the driving range. Observe the direction of your shots. If they tend to slice then adjust your stance slightly by placing your front foot slightly in front of your rear foot. Focus on turning your hands over during the swing by having your lead hand knuckles pointing at the ground on the follow through.

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      Envision yourself on the tee box or fairway of your favorite golf course. Picture the fairway or green ahead with each shot. Focus on the positive target you want to hit, not the hazards or tree line. This will help prepare you for when you are on the actual golf course.

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      Move to different parts of the driving range. This will help you see different targets and force you to use different angles.

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      Focus your aim on specific targets. Choose targets of different distances, and make note of the appropriate club for that distance. Many golfers on the driving range focus only on hitting the ball as far as they can. Focus more on accuracy.