3 Changes Every Golfer Should Make To Score Lower

PGA Professional Georgia Ball shares three high-impact, non-technical changes to help golfers lower their handicap instantly. She details a strategic approach to course management, a simple rotation feel to improve strike consistency, and mental strategies to maintain focus and enjoyment.

• Map out every hole before teeing off by scanning for danger and identifying ideal landing zones.
• Use a rangefinder to check specific flag yardages and identify distances to hazards rather than relying on the scorecard.
• Improve strike quality by ensuring the back points to the target and the trail hip rotates behind during the backswing.
• Focus on 'ball-then-ground' contact by practicing with a small object placed just in front of the ball.
• Play your own game—stop comparing club choices or distances with playing partners and prioritize what works for you.

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