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Whether you’re trying to hit your longest drive, a precise iron shot or accurate shot around the green, a big key is good balance before and during the stroke.
It is very difficult to make consistent, solid contact with an unstable foundation and unnecessary movement.
On the practice tee, try hitting a few easy pitch shots with your feet close together, approximately two inches apart. Focus on turning the upper body back and through at a speed that is comfortable to you, ensuring that you can hold your balance during the swing.
Once you can make solid contact, place the feet back to their original position and try some more swings at the same speed. You will be surprised at how much more consistent your strikes are!
If you would like to know more about improving your golf game, book a lesson with a Royal Golf Club PGA teaching professional by calling 17750777.
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PGA Teaching Professional Juan Fuentes has created a special training programme at the Royal Golf Club to help golfers learn how to improve their short game from 100 yards out and enjoy witnessing their scores dramatically improve.
At each 90-minute session Juan, who was featured in last week’s GulfWeekly, will explain the basics of each shot, check playing techniques and imitate real situations to help players achieve maximum improvement.
The next course starts on Thursday, April 16, with chipping and putting with the following Thursday concentrating on pitching and bunker shots.
It costs members BD20 and visitors BD25 per person, per day, inclusive of equipment. All lessons will take place from 5pm to 6.30pm.To sign up, call the Royal Golf Academy on 17750777.
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A new six-week Junior Golf Programme is set to get underway at the Royal Golf Club starting the weekend of April 17 and 18.
There will be starter classes for new players who can learn together and advanced classes for children with previous experience who will spend an increasing amount of time working on their playing skills on and around the Mini Monty par 3 golf course.
Non-members are welcome and the course costs BD60 per child for one hour of tuition per week for six weeks, inclusive of equipment. To sign your child up, call 17750777.
