| You know who they are, the guys at your local | | | | people swing the club way too fast which causes |
| country club or city course who shoot below 80 | | | | them to lose the proper plane and tempo of the |
| on a consistent basis. They are the envy of | | | | golf swing. One of the best things you can do |
| everyone who watches them practice, and I | | | | when learning how to break 80 is to practice a |
| know because I consistently shoot around 70-74. | | | | smooth swing. This starts with the back swing, |
| I am not saying this to brag, I simply want you to | | | | where you will make a one piece takeaway using |
| know that I know what tips can help you | | | | your arms, hands, and shoulders together. Once |
| improve your game drastically. | | | | you reach the top of the back swing, start down |
| Here are three tips to help you shoot lower | | | | by turning your hips slightly to the left in a |
| scores and have your first round below 80. | | | | smooth manner. This will drop your hands in "the |
| 1. First off you must have a strong mental | | | | slot" which is what the pros do. |
| approach to each shot. You must play each shot | | | | 3. You must improve your short game in order to |
| just for that moment, the last shot you hit does | | | | shoot lower scores. The short game is the |
| not matter, and neither does the next. Each shot | | | | fastest way to improve your game. If you can |
| should be its own round in effect, because that is | | | | learn how to chip, pitch, and putt the ball with |
| all you shoot concentrate on. Play the best shot | | | | greater skill then you are well on your way to |
| you can each and every time, and you will have | | | | learning how to break 80, in fact it may be your |
| better scores. | | | | next round! |
| 2. As far as your swing mechanics go, most | | | | |