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 Patient: Male Age: 38 Current Handicap: Shoots high 80s to low 90s Lowest Handicap: Always in the 80s and 90s Plays: Once or twice a month Practices: Never The symptoms: I want to score better but have no time to practice. I’m busy with work, family and kid’s activities. When squeezing in a round of golf, it’s usually a rush to the tee and leaving as soon as the round is over. I tend to start my rounds OK, fade a bit in the middle and play my best on the last few holes, which always leaves me excited for the next round. Do you have any advice for a busy dad with lots of commitments who desperately wants to play better golf? Dr. Golf’s prescription: My suggestion is to do three things: Get to the course at least 30 minutes before your tee time, have your clubs fitted by a PGA professional, and make sure you drink plenty of water and eat small snacks during your round. Getting to the course early will give you a chance to warm up, get checked in and get a feel for the speed of the greens. If you’re really cramped for time, at least stretch and putt. Visiting a clubfitter is crucial because he can check to see if your clubs are the proper size and have the correct lie angle and shaft flex for your swing. Finally, drinking plenty of water and eating fruit and protein bars will help you maintain your blood sugar levels and improve your concentration. Patient: Male Age: 60 Current Handicap: 12.3 Lowest Handicap: 12 Plays: About twice a week Practices: Occasionally The symptoms: I’m getting to an age where it’s harder to hit long irons. I’ve tried some fairway woods and hybrid clubs. I liked them both, but I was wondering if you could tell me the pluses and minuses of replacing my long irons with some combination of these clubs. Dr. Golf’s prescription: The majority of golfers would be better off taking their 2-, 3- and 4-irons out of their bags. In fact, a lot of professionals have done just that. The hybrid clubs that have come out over the past couple of years are basically a combination of a long iron and a fairway wood. The center of gravity in these clubs is typically a little higher than that of a fairway wood. A higher center of gravity makes the ball travel slightly lower. Most fairway woods have a lower center of gravity to help make the ball travel higher. Depending on your particular ball flight, I would recommend either one of these clubs. The best thing to do is get fitted by a local PGA professional for the proper length, shaft and lie angle of these clubs. By the way, my 2-iron is great for knocking down those hard-to-reach cobwebs in my garage. Get rid of those long irons. Matt Viguerie is the PGA professional at Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente. He can be reached at mviggs@yahoo.com. |
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