How to act like a pro golfer...tips

[c7015]

Stamp down your divot and tip your hat (even on the cart path)

[johnseg]

Any ball into the water hazard gets marked about 150 yards ahead of where it crossed.

[MidwestGolfBum]

Always be sure to call for a rules official, even in a fairly simple situation. Remember, the rules are there to be used to your advantage.

[mocokid]

> @tiderider said:

> > @bscinstnct said:

> > Miss a putt, tap down imaginary spike mark.

> >

> >

>

> this is a subtle, yet powerful signal to the world ...

 

even when you make a putt, DO tap down an imaginary spike mark, shows you are caring, not a gloater.

[mocokid]

Take plenty of time on the tee box putting your glove back on, and make sure it fits into every nook and cranny on your hand. For certain old school Champions tour guys, turn your collar up, a la Johnny Miller.

[dalehead]

Remove your hat and sunglasses before shaking hands with everyone on the 18th green.

[bscinstnct]

> @dalehead said:

> Remove your hat and sunglasses before shaking hands with everyone on the 18th green.

 

 

And have a sheet white forehead and tan face. And leather neck if you’re on the senior tour ; )

 

Also, when you say,

 

Good ball

 

It means the guy piped it into the stratosphere and not coming down until you sink your own tee in the ground.

 

[ChronicSlicer]

Show up with freshly cleaned shoes, tucked in shirt, and the white belt is a bonus. Expensive sun glasses is a must as well, even if it's cloudy. They also help to hide the fear in your eyes when your playing partners all out drive you by 30 yards. Make sure you don't accidentally pull out a warm bottle of water from Costco or Walmart, pro's don't drink that swill.

[straightshot7]

-Shoot under par

 

-Have a hot wife or girlfriend

 

-Be rich af

 

-Fly in your own private jet or use Netjets or something

 

-Live in South Florida

 

-Lift weights but don't gain much muscle

 

-Throw your club in the water once in a while if you hit a bad shot. You don't care because you get them for free anyways.

 

[aceofclubs]

Pack a PB&J sandwich for a mid round snack.

Seems like no big deal but my friends bust on me about when im going on tour because i do it.

 

Im just hungry and not a fan of hot dogs at 10am.

[Oz Max]

> @puttingmatt said:

> > @"Oz Max" said:

> > No mention of the club twirl yet? after playing a shot you deem worthy, make sure to twirl the club from your beautifully balanced finish

>

> Been doing this for years, I don't even think about it now

 

I'm still working on it, my twirl sucks, I might open a thread in the "instruction" forum, any tips?

[Oz Max]

> @puttingmatt said:

> > @"Oz Max" said:

> > No mention of the club twirl yet? after playing a shot you deem worthy, make sure to twirl the club from your beautifully balanced finish

>

> Been doing this for years, I don't even think about it now

 

I'm still working on it, my twirl sucks, I might open a thread in the "instruction" forum, any tips?

[clevited]

When hitting at the range, make sure you have someone throw you each ball.

[BIG STU]

> @straightshot7 said:

> -Shoot under par

>

> -Have a hot wife or girlfriend

>

> -Be rich af

>

> -Fly in your own private jet or use Netjets or something

>

> -Live in South Florida

>

> -Lift weights but don't gain much muscle

>

> -Throw your club in the water once in a while if you hit a bad shot. You don't care because you get them for free anyways.

>

 

And add to your last one --- Go ahead and hit it off that cart path because you like the lie--- Grind down the sole because you get clubs for free

[James the Hogan Fan]

Have a meticulous pre-shot routine. 1-2 minutes is about right. Once you get over the ball, should any distraction cause you back off, you must start your routine from the beginning.

 

Also, you never see a tee-shot land. If you like it you reach down and grab the tee and start walking after it. If you don't you turn away in disgust. Someone else will find it for you anyway.

[SixtySomePing]

Always wave low and sideways in minor disdain when a short putt, usually 5 ft. or less, doesn't drop as you had of course expected. It's a quick indication that the miss was certainly not your fault and gets you off the hook of embarrassment.

Not your fault but could be due to:

* Irregular 'quiet' arm height placement of a volunteer just beyond the ball, causing last moment putt misalignment

* temporary ball glow blindness- excessive sun beam angle, that makes it look like there are several holes so you just take your chances

* unreported micro-Richter verifiable green disturbances during the putt cause the ground to shift during ball travel

* ball gets tired of being re-positioned more than twice with marker for just a 2 ft. putt just so alignment line can be straight, so it rebels

* just plain bad luck. After perfect setup, and tapping the ball, the hole actually did move

 

I'm sure there are many more reasons why they don't drop and cause players to do that little wave...

 

[2putttom]

I started to play better, when I wear a white belt and chew gum

[Krt22]

Keep em coming, I'm taking notes to bring to the next skins game

[puttingmatt]

> @"Oz Max" said:

> > @puttingmatt said:

> > > @"Oz Max" said:

> > > No mention of the club twirl yet? after playing a shot you deem worthy, make sure to twirl the club from your beautifully balanced finish

> >

> > Been doing this for years, I don't even think about it now

>

> I'm still working on it, my twirl sucks, I might open a thread in the "instruction" forum, any tips?

 

Honestly, it is more like a natural release of the clubhead, I laugh when Tiger does it on TV, I have had this twirl since

I was a kid, 60 now, also it is not something I can do on command, if I am relaxed in my follow thru, the twirl is there.

I use it as a gage against tension in my swing. Its just a by product of a balanced and relaxed follow thru, best way I can describe it.

Its natural , not a mechanical move.

[ChronicSlicer]

If you just so happen to ace a par 3, brush it off like it's the third one that week.

[Oz Max]

 

 

We don't have CBD here down under yet. I'm just chewing regular gum and pretend to be relax and chill, it's about looks isn't it?

> @2putttom said:

> I started to play better, when I wear a white belt and gum

 

 

[Vardon Grip]

Always, always and I do mean always, mention how the performance is a team effort, WE really had it going, Greller (or whoever is on your bag) had my back all week. Or Greller had some distance issues (create some separation and hold the team responsible).

[mukster]

> @"Oz Max" said:

> > @puttingmatt said:

> > > @"Oz Max" said:

> > > No mention of the club twirl yet? after playing a shot you deem worthy, make sure to twirl the club from your beautifully balanced finish

> >

> > Been doing this for years, I don't even think about it now

>

> I'm still working on it, my twirl sucks, I might open a thread in the "instruction" forum, any tips?

 

[Hankshank]

Swing the golf club correctly and consistent. Avoid using more than two putts on the green.

[CCTxGolf]

Give balls to random kids at the club and go out of your way to make it seem like an adult around them is not getting the ball because they are to old for that kind of stuff.

 

If you hit a ball anywhere near another group or tee box, walk up to the group, sign your glove while it’s still on your hand and give it the closest person to the ball!

 

[Golfjack]

I will just talk to my imaginary caddie for 5 minutes and then hold me hand out for the club. I'm sure soon I'll be playing singles a ton.

[kmay__]

> @dalehead said:

> Remove your hat and sunglasses before shaking hands with everyone on the 18th green.

 

The most important part of this move is to then run your hand thru your sweaty greasy hair immediately before you reach that hand out for a shake.

[smashdn]

> @aceofclubs said:

> Im just hungry and not a fan of hot dogs at 10am.

 

Try the chicken salad that has been in the pro shop fridge for a week. It will make the back nine go by faster.

[ebrasmus21]

Pay particular attention to your playing partner’s “through line” on the greens.

[Ri_Redneck]

Always setup on the far right end of the range to avoid shooting chilipeppers up anyone's ass.

 

BT