PLAN YOUR GAME
Your game plan:
After you learn the techniques of all the shots, you will have to learn strategies on how to play the game, as shown in the image above.
Hazard areas are part of the golf game and are placed in different locations on the course, to challenge the players, as shown in the image below. They will need to figure out how to avoid these hazards in order to reach their target.
The players will feel intimidated by these hazards and will need to think where and how to play the hole, successfully.
Knowing the distance, from the beginning to the end of these hazards, together with the direction they plan on taking, will determine their club selection.
Little black book:
When I played my best golf, I always followed a game plan.
I would prepare my game plan, the day before the round and I would use my little black book, as shown in the image above.
Let me show you how to make your own ”Little black book”. This little black book is a quick reference guide for you to glance at what you should be doing at particular areas on the course.
These references are as follows:
- Help you on how to play the shot (hole per hole strategy);
- Help you select the proper club;
- Remind you to check the wind;
- Check the lie of your ball;
- Check weather conditions;
- Check if ground is dry or wet;
- Drawings of every hole from hole 1 through 18;
- Indicate how you should play the hole;
- What club to use at the beginning of the hole;
- What club to use for the second shot and so on;
- How far you hit the ball with each club (club yardage chart);
- Eat your snacks and drink lots of fluids; and
- Quick reference guide.
Knowing how far you hit every club is vital information in order for you to play your best. This specific information will allow you to play at any golf facility with greater confidence.
Why this little black book?
By having this little black book, as shown in the image above, you will be able to glance at your information and be able the choose the appropriate club needed to make your shot, in the condition you are playing. When playing in difficult weather such as rain or wind, this book can be of great help to you when making decisions, on how to play your shot.
It will take less time to look in your book for the correct information instead of hitting the ball with the wrong club leaving you in a hazard area, instead of the putting green.
Golf is a distance game:
The golf course and the score card, as shown in the image above, provide you with all the necessary information on the distance and the description of each hole in order for you to play the game. These are as follows:
- Distance of the entire course;
- Distance of each hole;
- Distance on all fairways of each hole; and
- Description of each hole.
1. Distance of the entire golf course:
A golf course can have 9, 18, 27 or more holes and will be surrounded with hazards such as, trees, water and sand. The length of the course varies between 4,000 and 8,000 yards. If the golfer walks during his/her game, he/she would walk a distance of approximately 3.69 miles to 4.26 miles, as shown in the image above.
2. Distance of each hole:
This is an example of a sign indicating the layout of the hole and the yardage at every starting position, as shown in the image above.
- Red tee box 345 yards
- White tee box 395 yards
- Blue tee box 395 yards
3. Distance on all fairways of each hole:
Distance is found on all golf courses, on every hole indicated by red, white and blue markers, as shown in the images above.
- Red markers indicate 100 yards to the middle of the putting green;
- White markers indicate 150 yards to the middle of the putting green;
- Blue markers indicate 200 yards to the middle of the putting green; and
- Yellow markers indicate 250 yards to the middle of the putting green, as shown in the image above.
4. Description of each hole:
Each golf hole has different distance in length and are subject to different hazards such as bunkers and water, as shown in the image above.
Knowing how far to hit your clubs:
Now that you know all distances pertaining to golf, let’s concentrate on your clubs.
Let’s find ways to improve your knowledge on how far you hit the ball with every club.
Many tools are available for you in order to identify how far you hit the ball, as shown in the images below.
Range finders:
The golf course has provided you with all the distances, from start to finish. You must now do your part by knowing how far you hit the ball with every club. It is important to document this vital information in your little black book.
The range finders, as shown in the images above, are tools that can help you determine the distance from your position to the flag. Using these tools will provide you with data every time you hit your club.
When using any range finders, as shown in the image above, take the time to document all the information pertaining to the club you used. After collecting the data (distance of ball hit with that club) 10 to 15 times, figure out the average of all the distances, and that should tell you how far you hit that particular club. The next step, will be to place all the data in the club yardage chart, as shown in the image below.
Apps for your phone:
Many apps for your phone are also available to help with your game. Using GPS and Google map will show you aerial view shots of the holes you are playing in order to calculate the distance needed to reach your target, as shown in the image above. Many players prefer this technology and others prefer pen and paper.
CLUB YARDAGE CHART
Definition: CLUB YARDAGE CHART is a chart where you document the average distance of how far you hit the ball with every club in your golf bag.
Before documenting your final yardage chart, you must play several games and keep track of the distance of each ball you hit with every club. This information can also be documented at the driving range instead of playing on the course.
Eventually, you will have all the data you need in order to understand which club should be used for the appropriate distance. After receipt of sufficient data, you will have enough information to average out (figure out the average) the distance for each and every club.
Your final step, is to document your findings in your CLUB YARDAGE CHART, as shown in the image above.
The Average Range chart on your right, shows how far the average player hits the ball with every club. You can compare your findings to see if you’re average.
If you are really serious about wanting to learn how to play golf, you must start by reading and understanding how this game is played.
This educational program will provide you with approximately 4 hours of golf lessons by e-mail. “10 MINUTES A DAY AND I’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO PLAY” online.
Each lesson is approximately 10 minutes long. You will receive a “10 minute lesson”, every 2 days via your e-mail.
Every lesson will take approximately 10 minutes to learn and understand. CLICK HERE for a sample lesson or click the image below.
These lessons will explain different aspects of the golf game such as: the setup, alignment, grip, transfer your weight, full swing, putting, chipping, pitching and much more.
You will also learn how to use muscle memory, visualization and your little black book.
This program will also teach you different techniques, with numerous educational drills, used to produce the best swing at each and every positions throughout the golf course.
These educational drills will explain in details, with pictures and videos, how to use each and every golf club in your bag.
Welcome to my “Step by Step Home Interactive Golf Program” where you will learn the following:
- Set up (5 elements);
- Full swing (weight transfer and speed);
- Putting (distance and direction);
- Chipping (technique and club selections);
- Pitching (pitch & run shot – technique and club selections);
- Pitching (lob shot- technique and club selections);
- Mental side (pre shot routine and visualization);
- Strategies (risk & queen methods); and
- Plan your game.
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