KPJ’s Cardiogolf Game Improvement Program

Heading into the last couple of weeks of the Cardiogolf Game Improvement Program, your focus should be on tightening up all areas of your game so there are no obvious weaknesses and polishing your swing technique so you can concentrate on scoring when you finally get out on the golf course this upcoming season.

During this week, we will focus on refining key scoring areas especially around the green and approach shots.

Don’t neglect your golf fitness.  Continue to practice golf-specific stretches and warm up routines.

Monday-Chipping Practice

Pitching and Sand Practice

Wednesday-Putting Practice

Today-Thursday-Approach Iron Practice

Friday-Practicing from within 100 yards

Approach Irons

Capitalizing on par-3 holes is one of the keys to having a good round. Most par-3 holes are set up for you to use short or medium irons. If you can par all the par-3 holes during the round, which is well within most golfer’s capabilities, you set yourself up for a low score.

Par-3 Basics-

• Don’t assume that you are going to make a par on a short par-3 hole. Concentrate just like you would on difficult holes.
• Par-3 holes usually have smaller or more difficult greens than other holes, so accuracy is a must.
• Par-3 holes are usually guarded more by water hazards, bunkers and rough, with sloping greens, so spend more time thinking about club selection and strategy.

Practice-

To be a consistent approach shot player, it is important keep your swing tight and tidy at the top.  The ideal position at the top of the swing is where your hands stop at the side of your head just short of parallel.  It is not necessary to get the club parallel at the top.  Practice getting your club in the same position at the top of your swing.

Keep your hands to the side of your head with short irons

On-Course Exercise

Commit to warming up before play or practice. Throughout this program, I have given you several warm up routines to help you prepare for your round and help you prevent injury. Watch this short video to see how you can incorporate Pilates into your game. Click here to watch a short video

Off-Course Exercise

Complete the Pre-Swing Muscle and Joint Warm Up chapter from the Cardiogolf DVD.  To order your own copy of Cardiogolf visit cardiogolf .

Send me your comments and questions KPJ@swingbladegolf.com.