Challenge yourself for meaningful practice
I’m not a guy who practices only on the course, but I’m also not a fan of mindless ball-beating on the range. I have worked with performance coach Steven Robinson to help me get the most out of my practice and identify areas for improvement. Steve does a great job of keeping things fun and gamified – I’d get bored otherwise. Here’s one of my favourite games. Start by hitting a shot that carries as close to 70 metres as possible, but no less than that. Then hit one as close to 100 metres as possible, without going longer than that. You then repeat the process. Say your first shot went 74 metres and your second 96 metres, that means the landing area is now even tighter – 74 and 96. The goal is to hit as many shots as possible until meeting in the middle. Whether it’s this drill or another one – say, alternating chipping short of a flag and past it – try to simulate real- round pressure. You’ll feel more comfortable when it’s time for the real thing.
GOLF DIGEST SOUTH AFRICA 121
MARCH/APRIL 2025
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