Many people think that practising their golf game means getting out on the course and playing as often as they can. While playing often does help you improve, to really see improvement you need to perform golf drills that will target very specific components of your game so you can improve them. Just getting out on the course means you could just be "practising" the same errors, drills focus on golf mechanics and will fix those errors.
Drills to strengthen your core come in handy when you need to improve your swing. One such drill is similar to push ups. Get down on the floor in a push-up position and hold your body straight with only your hands and feet on the floor. Then, lift your right hand and left leg up and stay balanced for 10 to 15 seconds. Use your left hand and right foot to do this move again. This drill works on both your strength and your balance.
One of the easiest ways to get better at putting is to just putt whenever you can. At home, you can putt a few shots during each commercial break of your favourite show. At work, putt a few while the computer starts up in the morning or while you're waiting for a report to run. Change up your shots so that you don't always putt from the same distance. Adding a few practise putts in each day can go a long way in improving your putting skills.
No matter what drill you are practising, think about how your body is working. Would you do better if your lower back was stronger? Would being more flexible help you do a better job? This is when you can work on your fitness while doing drills. If your drills help you figure out where your body could use more strength, you should definitely add some exercises to your fitness routine to work on those weak spots.
Drills can really help you focus on the steps you need to take to improve problem areas. You're on your way to a great game of golf with a little extra work.
