Do you remember Scottie Scheffler's 82-foot chip 17th hole to win the BMW Championship? It wasn't just a fluke. Instead, that was the best shot of his career, which came after years of hard work. While everybody wants to nail that shot, reaching Scottie's level is no child's play, however here are a few tips that can improve your game.

1. Check Your Grip Before Changing Your Swing

While the grip movement or changing the grip seems a bit boring, it actually plays an important role in a good shot. And these are the three types of grips that a golfer should take care of:

• the strong grip, which promotes clubface closure
• the neutral grip, which balances face control
• the weak grip, which keeps the clubface open.

Though the neutral grip is recommended, each has its uses. You can alternate based on your need. The strong grip rotates more to the trail side while the weak grip favors the the lead side. You might not want to experiment with it too much. Just ask Tiger Woods.

Despite his father recommending a neutral grip for his playstyle, Woods experimented. "When I was younger, I kind of fought against my dad a little bit and put a little Harley grip on it to hit it a little further, but it got pretty wild."

2. Use Ground Pressure for More Power and Better Balance

The ground is your friend when it comes to generating power. Hence, when you plant yourself firmly into the grass, it lets you generate a lot of torque. The more torque you generate, the more power your swing has.

However, you need to learn to use this correctly. It's not just about having strong legs. Rather, you need to find the right balance, not over-relying on your heel or toes.

3. Set a Pre-Shot Routine and Stick to the Clock

Practicing well, able to land perfect shots, but don’t know what exactly your routine looks like? That’s where shots might get weak. What to do? Well, before every swing, your routine is your anchor.

Always set a routine, like an athlete sticks to their pace. The same goes with golf. For example, if you take 15-20 seconds to fix your posture before every shot. It lets you feel confident about performing well.

4. Pick a Clear, Specific Target for Every Single Shot

Some golfers just aim ‘straight’ and have no real target. But the fairway or green is far too broad, and there's a high chance you'll miss a good shot. Instead, pick a precise spot or line, something your eyes can lock onto.

After getting the right posture, make sure to look at the exact point at least twice before landing your shot. This practice will help you land the ball exactly how you wanted.

5. Reset Your Mind After Every Shot

Golfers sometimes avoid the emotional aspect while playing or practicing. But as a golfer, especially if you are a beginner, you must know how to master your emotions along with the technicalities.

Well, even your best shots can derail you if you let excitement take over. For instance, you have a good grip, balanced weight, and perfect posture, and you hit a ‘hole-in-one.’ Seems perfect, right? But in excitement, the next shot is ‘a shank,' because you couldn’t reset your emotions.

These tips may look basic to you, but these are a must-have to master the sport. Have you tried any of them? Let us know in the comment down below!

Written by

Dolly Bhamrick

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar