Short Game Drills Series – Post 2

by JL Lewis on February 15, 2012

Last week I posted three short game drills that can improve your golf game. Hopefully, you have had a chance to try them out and begin practicing these drills.  In review,

PUTTING DRILL:

LONG PUTTING PRACTICE:  Practice putting 40, 50, and 60-foot putts until you have made twenty putts from these distances.

CHIPPING DRILL

3 WITH 3 CHIPPING DRILL:  Drop balls in different locations.  Chip with a 6-iron until three shots are holed out. Repeat this drill with an 8-iron and a pitching wedge.

PITCHING DRILL

DISTANCE CONTROL PITCHING DRILL:  Practice with a sand wedge and play the ball forward in the stance, then in the middle of the stance, then in the back of the stance.  This develops trajectory control which is essential for being able to fly the ball the correct distance in the air on pitch shots.

In addition to these drills here is a new practice drill to add to your short game practice routine.

PUTTING DRILL

RIGHT-HANDED PUTTING DRILL:  With a short putter, practice putting eight-footers with the right hand only until you make three in a row. This will improve your ability to get the ball on line.

With consistent practice you should be well on your way to lower scores. Feel free to share your wins or respond to this blog post with any questions you may have.

To read the first Short Game Drills blog post in this series, click here. Stay tuned for next week’s Short Game Drills blog post!

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Breakfast of Champions

by Sherry Lewis-Ramirez on February 9, 2012

Eating a high Protein breakfast before competition can lead to feeling sluggish and tired on the golf course.  Conversely, a high carbohydrate breakfast can give you an immediate burst of energy, but it won’t last long.  J.L. prefers a meal with a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat which provides plenty of sustained energy to prepare him for a round of golf. The following recipe is a new favorite of J.L. and Dawn’s.

Warm Gingery Oatmeal

Ingredients:

2 cups filtered water or non-dairy milk for creamier texture

1 cup gluten-free rolled oats or quinoa flakes

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup goji berries

2 teaspoons grated ginger

Pinch of salt

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1 tablespoon agave nectar

Directions:

1. Bring water to boil.

2. Add oats, raisins, goji berries, ginger and a pinch of salt.

3. Reduce heat to low.

4. Cook until water is absorbed and oats become creamy, about 7 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and add sunflower seeds and agave nectar.


Enjoy!

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