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Driving Range Practice: Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Visit

The most famous photo in golf history: Ben Hogan hits a 1 iron toward the green on the 18th hole of the 1950 US Open at Merion.
“When I practiced, I practiced to get it right.”
– Ben Hogan

Is your time spent at the golf range productive? Do you create solid beneficial habits or do you tend to drift between different swing thoughts, methods, and feelings each time you practice? With no commitment to a clear cut plan of improvement, golfers rob themselves of a chance to build a swing that can truly become repeatable and consistent.

Tips to Try: Rather than showing up to the range and searching for that perfect feel, put your game plan first. Before you arrive, identify exactly what you need to work on in your swing. Perhaps it’s a new grip, stance, or swing position. No matter what it is that you are practicing, stick to your plan regardless of how comfortable it feels. Staying committed to your plan during practice will provide you the best opportunity to build new beneficial habits and create new muscle memory.  Consistency and repetition will give you the best chance to become the golfer you really want to be. With practice, you will get it right!