lesson to the course

[joer422]

had a lesson yesterday went great sorted out some things with both driver and irons and just got back from a round i was very excited about playing and putting the things i learn to play but i played worst than i was before way way worse only hit one fairway from 10 holes pulled 90% of my iron all in all a disater. anyone got any tips how to approach a round of golf after a lesson??

 

[Doh]

To be fair to yourself you need to give yourself time to practice what you have been shown. Having a lesson and going out for a game and expecting things to be instantly better mostly never happens.

 

[MashieNiblick]

Very hard to play well straight after a lesson in my experience. Usually need a couple of range sessions at least to get more of a feel for what I'm changing otherwise I am very conscious of trying to do something different. Usually means lots of duffers.

 

[percy_layer]

It can be difficult playing soon after a lesson.

Your focus is internal when making changes, people tend to think about the changes to the swing and lose focus on controlling the clubface and ball.

Carry on with the improvements on the range and course, but before playing try to keep focus on the desired ballflight and target while maintaining the new elements of your swing.

Another way is to hit every second shot with no swing thoughts. Hit every odd numbered shot working on the changes and hit every even numbered shot with just the target in mind.

 

[ScienceBoy]

Playing lessons are essential at all amateur levels. I always get a lot from them but like any other lesson it takes time for the improvements to become natural. Practice what you have learnt as much as possible. I swing as much as I can, mostly at work when no one is looking. Practice grip while watching tv, practice pitching down imaginary holes in your head.

Hitting the range and the practice area also helps but what it boils down to is thay when you step on to the tee your current 'natural' swing will be the one thay comes out. One good bit of advice is to practice technically for four out of every ten shots you hit in practice at the most. Hit the rest 'naturally' with pre shot routine etc

 

[Curls]

Some good advice here, and yeah whenever I had a lesson last year the next round was always a disaster, you have to put the range time in especially if its driver and iron work you said you focused on. Stick with it, practice makes, well, somewhat repeatable.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Whenver I have a lesson I make sure I have at least 2 practice sessions at a range to groove the changes in to a degree and would never consider going stright from lesson to the course and expect to play well. As well as being in tuition mode, I wouldn't have the confidence to stand there and trust what I 've just worked on and we all know if you don't trust and therefore don't commit disaster looms.

 

[joer422]

thanks for the advice guys i have my first ever match play tournament next saturday ill do my best to practice every day until then with this advice. cheers