Simple Ways To Lower Your Golf Handicap

The good old handicap... A word that all golfers can't get enough of but are simultaneously sick of hearing. In the world of golf, a low handicap is your power ranking, your way of telling your mates that you're better at the game than they are. But what happens when your handicap isn't lowering itself anymore through practice alone? What if it actually goes back up?

Golf is about chasing the dream... the dream of better scores and greener pastures where slicing doesn't exist. Too many people, however, lose their love for the game when the pursuit of the handicap becomes too difficult.

At BioGolf, we've developed a proven method for helping you lower your golf handicap with classes founded on swing mechanics, mobility and strength, not just brute force. While you wait to tee up your first or next session with us, discover some of our top tips below for lowering your handicap.

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Assess Where Things Are Going Wrong

Next time you're on the course, write down more than just your scores. Frustration can cloud judgment, which means that you may not truly understand what's limiting your game. Write down how your game was impacted with different clubs, what the difference was between your swing and putt, and even which holes let you down the most.

Understanding where your game is breaking or weakening is the first step in remedying it. If this still doesn't help, an initial assessment with BioGolf can help you understand where you may be going wrong exactly in your game, so you can begin correcting it.

Fix Your Body-Swing Connection

Your golf swing will only ever be as good as your body can move. If you have limitations in your hips, shoulders, or legs, for example, you will not be able to keep up with the demands that the golf game requires. Instead, it's about building a swing that works with you, all while training your body for strength, mobility and flexibility.

Practice drills and stretches that target your key problem areas. For example, if your hips are tight, practice hip flexor stretches, lunges and butterfly stretches, which are all great for loosening and strengthening the hips.

Don't just jump on the course without a warm-up. Consistently focusing on your problem areas prevents further injury and improves your scores.

Build A Repeatable Pre-Shot Pattern

Your pre-shot pattern helps you get into the game. Concentrate on your problem areas. Build a routine around stretching them out and ensuring their alignment is perfect for you and not at risk of causing injury. Always take a deep breath and let go of your self-doubts or your fears of injury/failure. Block out the sounds around you and focus only on the game.

This pre-shot pattern may be difficult to hone in on immediately, but with time, it will become a habit. With time, it will also guarantee your body is perfectly set up for each swing. Misses then become less frequent, and consistency becomes a reality in your game.

Don't Neglect Your Short Game

Putting, chipping, and pitching make up the majority of shots in a round. By focusing practice time here, you’ll save strokes faster than anywhere else.

At BioGolf, we help you develop the posture, balance and mobility you need for a sharper short game, smoother tempo and better control, even when under pressure. With this winning combination, your handicap has room to be lowered.

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