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When a student comes to me one of the �rst things I ask them is what their goals are . Nine out of 10 say they want to become more consistent . I then ask them how much they practice . Nine out of 10 say they hardly practice .

How can you expect to get better at something if you don ’ t work at it ? Obviously the majority of us will never be touring pros , yet , if we could devote a certain amount of well-placed effort in a dedicated space of time , we could easily see our game improve . No matter whom you go to for help or what methodology you follow , you ’ ll never get sustaining positive results without effectively putting time and effort to it .

First realize that improvement will not come without work . Secondly you will have to devote time to this game . Once bitten by the golf ‘ bug ’ you will �nd the time to play , but hardly the time to practice effectively and productively . Hence , you will always be lamenting the fact that you ’ ll never break 100 .

I agree that everyone ’ s time is precious . The business world is relentless in seeing to it that with what little time you have to yourself why would you spend it on a golf course where it will take one hour to get to , 5 – 6 hours to play , then another one hour ’ s drive back home . Then you collapse in a mentally exhausted , physically dilapidated state . No wonder your spouse hates the game !

So , when do you �nd time to practice ? If you really want it bad enough you ’ ll �nd it somewhere ! You should not , however , think that just by taking lessons you ’ ll turn into a tiger . Touring pros spend hours a

First realize that improvement will not come without work . Secondly you will have to devote time to this game . Once bitten by the golf ‘ bug ’ you will � nd the time to play , but hardly the time to practice effectively and productively .

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