Every golfer has the same goal: a lower handicap. If you recently took up golf and want to get better or your handicap has been higher than you’d like it to be, review these tips. Apply them to each game you play while maintaining a positive attitude about your progress, as everyone learns at a different pace.

How Can You Lower Your Golf Handicap?

1. Work Out More Often

Maintain your current fitness level or revamp your cardio and strength training regimen. Physical fitness is key to game prowess because your muscles are stronger, your reaction time is quicker, and your energy and endurance levels are higher.

2. Determine What You Need To Work On

Make a list of game weaknesses, such as issues avoiding sand traps and water hazards, or difficulty getting the ball in the air when necessary. Focus on these problems during every outing on the green. If you still aren’t seeing results, start watching golf videos and study other people’s techniques.

3. Always Warm-Up

Warm-up with static and dynamic stretches, so your muscles are loose and relaxed before you start playing. Take a few deep breaths as you stretch to help yourself stay calm and focused. And remember, play when you feel well—if you’re excessively tired or ill, you won’t play your best.

4. Play With Experienced Golfers

Enlist the help of seasoned golfers who will watch you play and will point out any issues you have regarding form or technique. Ask them to focus on how you put, drive, fade, or pitch, so they can give you constructive advice on the areas you’re most worried about. You should also watch how they play and see if there are other ways you can change your swing or grip.

5. Go to the Same Course Often

Familiarize yourself with a favorite golf course and play there until you feel confident to move to other courses. The more you know about the terrain you’re currently working with, the easier it will be to adjust your game and plan ahead. Visit the course as often as you can since consistent practice provides the fastest route to a lower handicap. 

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