Golf Country USA

Question: Girls' high school golf team?

(Posted by: Lizzi on 2010-07-31 12:17:52)

Okay, so i'm thirteen trying out as a freshman for my high school golf team, and i'm a little worried. I know that the #5 player shoots around a 95, however i'm not sure about #6, 7, or 8. I shot a 58 about three days ago, but i know i can do better (it was not a good day). I've been playing golf for three years but had to take a six month break for the second semester of school ( I had to much schoolwork-no time for golf). So this summer I got back into the swing of things. I really love the sport and I have a really good swing, but sometimes i'll either top it or slice to the right. Do you think i could make it?

Posted by: The Jeff on 2010-07-31, 12:23:14

Yes, IF YOU WORK ON YOUR SHORT GAME. Find a PGA Class A Instructor, ask him if he enjoys teaching the short game, and get lessons every other week. EVERYTHING MUST BE 100yds AND IN. Ask him to create drills you can do in your backyard. Practice what he says. Tell the instructor that a really good golfer friend told you to do this. Good luck!

Posted by: Gravity 4 Me on 2010-07-31, 18:11:55

Now that you are in the swing of things and if you are prepared to put as much time into golf as you were previously putting into your studies your game will grow quickly. Stay natural for now use your own swing and focus when practicing. You don't need to pay a pro to show you how to chip. Aways use 15 practice balls and monitor your consistency after you hit each set by how close the balls are together. Observe your swing in front of a large mirror and watch what the clubhead does when you make certain hand and arm movements. The quickest way to improve is to ensure that your right arm does not totally straighten before impact as that is the biggest flaw in golf. It all takes time so be patient, practice, observe and experiment on the practice fairway. Good Luck and perservere it's all worth it in the end!

Posted by: retired pro on 2010-08-01, 06:13:54

Maybe, but like anything it really comes down to whether or not you're willing to put in the work neccessary.