Improve scores with short shot drills

As I recall, I have been writing this monthly article for Lake Martin Living magazine for about 16 or 17 years. It’s been fun for me, as I do like writing, but it has also been helpful in improving my team’s golf game. This article makes me use my imagination and be more perceptive of what’s going on in the world of golf and within our area.

Coaching the Central Alabama Community College Trojan golf team has allowed me to also share things I do to help develop my players; and then, express them in an article the a month or two later. This month, I want to tell you about a revelation I had with the team after reviewing recent tournament statistics and subsequently creating a practice program to help improve our scoring.

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