Golf Bad Habits

2008-12-14T03:27:00.000-08:00

GOLF BAD HABITS
What type of golfer are you? You may not be aware that you, unknowingly, belong to an undesirable class. Before you self-confessed, let's analyse the various bad habits we could see on the golf course:
AT THE TEE-BOX
The meditator - after taking his stance and addressing the ball, he would stand still for more than 10 seconds before starting the backswing. Mind you, standing still for 10 seconds is hell of a long time. Test it out when you are alone and you will realise it is like ages. To get out of this is simple, count one, two, three and go!
The waggler - after aligning and taking his stance, he would waggle the club for a few times before take away. Though this method is recommended by some 'pros', it should be kept within no more than 3 waggles. Otherwise it becomes odd.
The swinger – before addressing the ball, he would take 3 or 4 practice swings. Only when he is totally satisfied with his swing, he would then proceed to take his stance. If practice swing is a must, we should limit it to no more than 2 times.
ALONG THE FAIRWAY
In addition to the above styles, there is also the hesitant and impatient types. The latter would normally go for it first while the former is stll looking around and thinking which club to use.
ON THE GREEN
This is the place for actors; most golfers would act like a 'pro' and it is easy to imitate; no need training, no need to practise, just watch the 'pros' on TV. The 'pro' would first look from behind his ball towards the hole. He then walks clockwise or anti-clockwise towards the opposite side, assessing the green while walking, and looks at the line from the hole to the ball. After looking, he continues his path back to his ball, takes a final careful look and line-up the ball. This is easy, isn't it? Everyone can do this. But it takes a lot of time! Unless you are single handicapper, please refrain doing this action. It is even more embarrassing if your ball always ends up way before or after the hole and seldom near or in it.
BE YOURSELF
So which kind of golfer are you? I am one of the kind!

Happy Golfing!
Win Ho

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