GOLF TIP by Nan Ryan
LPGA Teaching Professional
Little Peoples Golf

"Taking Aim"

Do you know where you are going on a golf course? A wonderfully effective golf swing doesn't mean anything if you aren't aimed where you want the ball to end up.

Get in the routine of taking proper aim on every shot. Stand behind the ball and draw an imaginary line from the ball to the target. Pick a spot on that target line about two feet in front of the ball. Now move into position and place your feet on another imaginary line parallel to the first, or target line -- the one from your ball to the spot you picked.

The bottom edge of your golf club must be perpendicular to the target line, with the club face facing that spot you picked out. Picture the letter "H". One long line is the target line, the other is the line your feet, knees, hips and shoulders are on. The cross piece shows you where the ball is in relation to your feet.

Now trust your aim! That spot hasn't moved, even though it looks different now than when you were standing behind the ball. Having confidence in your aim allows you to make an unthinking swing.. an uninhibited flowing motion that will result in fewer trips into the rough, and lower scores.