Distance control

From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.

Tip of the Week
Distance control is one of the most crucial elements in golf and an area in which most people are found wanting. The most important part of building a good short game is to understand that for a longer shot (whether it be pitching, chipping or putting) the backswing becomes longer and therefore the follow through as well.

When faced with a shorter short make the backswing shorter, never try to “hit this one a little softer” this can cause deceleration through the shot and very inconsistent ball striking.

To summarise:
Longer shot =
longer backswing
Shorter shot = shorter backswing
And remember always to accelerate through the shot!

Next time you practice your pitching and chipping bear these 3 fundamentals in mind.

Regards,
Ryan
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