October 04, 2011

School of Golf: Pre-Round Warm-Up

As seen on the Golf Channel's "School of Golf"

"I don't see how anyone could warm-up to play well in less than 30 minutes."
–Tom Watson
  1. Short game first
    - (4 ft.) knock in 4 putts in row.
    - (25 ft.) knock 4 putts within 1.5 ft to hole.
    - (Long distance) knock 4 putts close to the hole.

  2. Driving range
    - Start with short clubs (focus on smooth tempo).
    - Inhale on backswing, Exhale on downswing. (helps with rhythm)
    - End warm-up with club you'll use on the first tee.

  3. Don't ever try to fix your swing during pre-round warm-up.