One of the best things for your short game is to practice chipping with a Ping Pong ball. While they are roughly the same size as a golf ball they are obviously too light to cause any damage and have good feedback. First of all make sure you have plenty of room to swing the club without hitting anything breakable. Using a sand or lob wedge practice hitting a Ping Pong ball onto a couch or table. Short game is all about feel and creativity and sometimes you have to get pretty creative when hitting a Ping Pong ball onto a dining table. Practice hitting down on the ball to get it airborne faster with spin and adjust ball position to the back of your stance to keep the ball low. Practice this a couple times a week and you will definitely see results.

If your putting is a concern simply grab a 4×4 that is roughly two feet long. By keeping the heel of your putter against the side of the board you can get the feel of a straight back and straight through putting stroke. This is a great drill when you cannot log time on the putting green, it is also a great drill at the course. Great players often do this drill for hours without hitting a single golf ball. The repetition of the stroke is what matters when the pressure is on.

Next time you feel you need to get some practice in but just can’t find the time to get to the course just get creative. By practicing twenty minutes a day or even every other day at home you will see improvement.

With the Ryder Cup coming up it is a great time for Tiger Woods to start dominating again. Tiger has always been fantastic in the singles competition at the Ryder Cup and with the uprising of European talent the Unites States will need every point possible.

When amateurs watch golf on television they see professionals taking forever to play a shot. There are many reasons for this. First of all they are playing for millions of dollars and every stroke can make a huge difference. Second of all, it is guaranteed to take five to six hours for them to play. With the cameras, waiting on rulings, and crowds, the players have learned to take their time on every shot rather than wait time after time. If at any time they are distracted they will start their pre-shot routine all over again. The most important factor is skill level. When a person has the ability to control a shot within a yard or two it take more time to determine which club to hit, how hard to swing, and what shot shape to select. All of these factors lead to slow play on the PGA Tour. The problem is the amateurs that see this and believe that following their example will improve their game, which unfortunately is not true.

For the average golfer the truth is that taking too much time is detrimental to their game. It is far more important to have a solid and consistent pre-shot routine that is expedient. By repeating this routine before every shot you will increase your chances for a successful shot. Walking around a putt unnecessarily will only make most golfers unsure about their initial reaction to the circumstances. There is nothing wrong with preparing for a shot, unless it is taking so long it begins to negatively impact your ability to play.

The appropriate fix for slow play begins on the range. Develop a short pre-shot routine, something that takes around 15 to 20 seconds. This can consist of anything that signals your mind to think about the swing. It is all up to you, just stay consistent. Next time you are on the course concentrate on keeping this routine consistent throughout the round. Be prepared when it is your turn to play and start your routine. You will be surprised how much your play can improve and speed up.