A world class Pre shot routine is not just the preserve of the professional golfer. No matter what our physical capabilities, we can all manage an excellent Pre shot routine. Executing and committing to a good Pre shot routine will pay dividends for you. It did for me, my physical capabilities are not that good, my ability to commit to a routine, however is excellent. This does not happen by accident, and you can do it too

Deciding on the type of shot and the club that will be used is a decision that needs several factors to be taken into consideration. Wind direction and speed will need to be considered as well as the more important factor of the lie of the ball. Look at the tops of the trees if you are unsure about the wind direction- the wind is usually more constant the higher the altitude. Throw some grass up in the air and watch where it blows carefully

Visualization (seeing the desired result of a shot) is a skill that must be mastered to become a better golfer. Some people actually see the shot being hit in their mind, others just believe that the ball will go to the target. Some people see themselves in a sort of video that they play in their mind, actually hitting the perfect shot. It really doesn’t matter which method you use, the effect is the same, commitment to the target

There is obviously a physical element in hitting a golf shot. Preparation to hit the shot can begin as soon as you have made the absolute commitment to the shot that you will be hitting. A mental trigger may be helpful to you to quieten your mind and tell your mind that the execution phase is about to begin. Putting on your glove,taking the club out of the bag, taking a practice swing, etc. will help you to commit to this process

Approach your ball positively from behind- you are just about to hit the best golf shot that you have ever hit. Approaching the golf ball from behind, place the club face square to the target line whilst settling into a comfortable address position at the correct distance from the ball. Make sure the ball position is correct and look at the target one last time, swiveling your head toward the target to retain good physical posture

You’re ready to go when all the elements of the Pre shot routine have been completed. Going through this process allows your mind to focus on the task in hand and not to dwell on past failures. One final look at the target and you can pull the trigger. For some, a forward press will get the swing going, for others, they are strong enough mentally to go when they are ready. The total time taken for the whole routine should not vary by more than a couple of seconds

Amateurs may not all be able to hit a 300 yard drive or pitch the ball onto a sixpence. All amateurs however are able to get a Pre shot routine sorted out and then stick to it. Any sort of plan is better than no pan at all. Nobody gets this area right all the time, however, with practice, commitment and a deal of dedication, any amateur can become as good as, if not better than the professionals

About this author: Mr. Hughes is a director at Southerndown Golf Club. Wales is holding the next Ryder Cup in 2010, Southerndown is a links golf course in Wales

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