Tips From the Pro

Track Your Statistics Each Round:  

By now, most of you are in summer form and playing more golf.  This is a great test for all golfers out there.  Take an assessment of your game by doing the following......Next time you play 18 holes, log the following statistics.

Fairways Hit (leave out par 3's):   Example:  10/14
Greens Hit in Regulation:             Example:  7/18  (Hitting a par 3 in 1 shot, Par 4 in 2 shots, or Par 5 in 3 shots)
Total Putts Per Round:                 Example:  35 Putts Total

This information is very important to helping you determine where your game needs the most work.  Many times, golfers think they need "Distance", "More Accurate Iron Shots", or "Putting Help", when in reality, it's something completely different.  

If you hit 4/18 Greens per round and average 30 putts, you can actually shoot 79 on a par 71 golf course!!!  That's not a very impressive Greens In Regulation total, but with a complimentary short game, can produce very good scores.  

Best of luck with the summer season!!!!

Nick Glicos
PGA Professional
President - Maine Chapter NEPGA
nglicos@martindalecc.com