Golf Tips for Beginners: Simple Ways to Help Break 90

Golf Tips for Beginners: Simple Ways to Help Break 90 Breaking 90 in golf requires a lot of time and effort. With that said however, there are many different things to improve upon when shooting in the 90's. Before following any of these tips, make sure to figure out what the weak points in your golf game are. During your next three rounds, write how many fairways, greens, and putts were hit along with the score. For instance, most scorecards have a lot of blank lines intended for a foursome. Below your name, write the letters P, F, and G. For P, write down how many putts were hit on each green. For F and G, mark down either a check mark or an X if either was done. If you do not know by now, hitting a green in regulation for a par 3 is one shot, par 4 is two shots, and par 5 is three shots. Generally speaking, you should try to have fewer than 36 putts, and at least 7 fairways and 9 greens in regulation at this stage.

Off The Tee- The easiest tip for breaking 90 is to play smart golf. If you play a hook or a slice, adjust tee shots accordingly. So many players aim down the middle when they hit a 30 yard slice, and it is just not playing smart golf. If you know that you hit the ball in a certain direction each and every time, play it that way. Aim to the left when playing a slice and right when playing a hook (for right handed players).

Another tip for tee shots is to play with a club you feel most comfortable with. If you are having an off day with the driver, take out the three wood. Sure, you will lose some distance, but it is better to lose distance than golf balls. When playing on a hole with not much room for error (trees down the sides, water), don't be afraid to take out an iron and play it safe. The goal is to break 90, and playing safe off the tee will get you there.

From the Fairway- The first tip from the fairway involves par 5's. Do not, I repeat, do not go for every par 5 in two. It is not worth it. You will save a lot of shots by going for them in three. Take out an iron and lay it up to a distance where you feel most comfortable. As far as par 3's and 4's are concerned, don't go for the flag at all. It may sound strange, but it is part of playing smart golf. Your goal is to hit the green and try to make bogey, not go for the flag and make an eagle or hole-in-one. When hitting into these types of holes, disregard where the flag is located and just try to hit the green.

On/Around the Green- When putting on the green, the goal is to get the ball into the hole in two putts.

With this said, don't try to make it in one putt every single time. Learn how to lag putt. What this means is intentionally putting the ball close the hole without trying to make it. Again, it defies logic, but it is something that can help you break 90. Try practicing this on the putting green before playing. Try to get the ball within three feet of the hole each time. Most golfers who are trying to break 90 need to work on three-footers anyways, so you will benefit in two different ways. When chipping around the green, have this same mentality in mind. Don't go for the hole; try to get it close enough for a one or two putt. By following these tips and putting in some extra practice, breaking 90 will become much easier.

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