5 Dumb Mistakes That Golfers Deal While Playing Their Sport
Since there were still a few days left before the tournament kicked off, the golfers remained relatively calm, knowing there was a chance they could be reunited with their bags of clubs in time.
2# The Scorecard blunder
A golf scorecard is a key tool used to record a player's performance during a round. However, players are supposed to not mark their scores incorrectly as this may violate the rules and can also make them suffer.
According to USGA’s current rules, if a score is incorrectly marked as lower than the actual score by the player, then they are disqualified from the tournament.
Something similar happened with the American professional golfer, Jordan Spieth who marked his score incorrectly at the 2024 Genesis Invitational in February.
Although Spieth later explained he was battling stomach issues at Riviera and since he had to rush to the bathroom, he made this scoring blunder. Regardless, he was still disqualified from the event.
3# Making errors with grip and posture
Grip, posture, stance, and alignment play a very important role when playing a golf round. A single mistake with the angle and the way a golfer hits the shot can cost them their game.
Golfers thus need to avoid all alignment-related errors. They also need to focus on a variety of other things while playing including their tempo, rhythm, body movement, and more!
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4# Swinging too hard
This mistake is connected to the above point. If a golfer swings with maximum force, they are making an error. Swinging too hard doesn't guarantee that they will end up hitting the ball in the hole or may yield better results.
Often, Amateur golfers make this mistake while they try to learn their game, leading to the loss of control and accuracy. Thus, athletes must avoid this mistake and rather focus on a smooth, controlled swing that can lead to better contact with the ball.
5# Not imagining or checking the lines when putting
Golfers need to check the lines when they are putting. Mastering this single trick can significantly enhance your game while missing it may lead to persistent struggles with your putt throughout the day or even the entire event.
All in all, players must always check or imagine the lines before putting. A renowned professional golfer, Denny McCarthy has emphasized this multiple times.
The American professional golfer even explained it further stating, as quoted by Golf.com; “I’m always trying to train my eyes to close in. I wanna see: What does the left edge look like? What does a ball out look like?”
These are some of the most common mistakes golfers make, which can lead to significant difficulties during their game. To master their skills and improve performance, golfers should focus on avoiding these errors.
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