You have had a long winter and you can’t wait to get to the course. You might have even acquired a new driver during the off season, and you can’t wait to hit it. If you are like most players, you start out laying well, but after the sensation of a new season has worn off, your real game shows up. So how can you help prevent the early season blues and disappointments?
Even after a long off season, you never really forget how to swing the club. And you never really lose your swing. But you can lose your touch and feel around the greens. So once you’ve satisfied yourself with hitting your new driver, grab a few wedges and head to the chipping area to rediscover your short game feel. Then grab your putter and work on your putting. Start with some lengthy putts and then move to breaking putts. This is not the time to work on technique and I’m not going to suggest any drills here. Rather, time, is the drill. And after a long winter break, time is all you need to regain your touch. Your long game comes back much quicker than your short game. And a little more time spent around the greens will get your season off to a great start.
