95 percent of golfers do not know how to play golf like they practice.Most amateurs waste practice time beating balls on the range while neglecting the parts of the game that make the biggest difference to scoring and playing their best. Go to any range and you will see the following bad practice techniques; hitting full shots without a practice station, hitting more than 30 balls with a driver, and hitting very few wedges.If you want to become a better player you must practice the things that Phil Mickelson and other pros consider to be important to playing best.

What Does Phil Think About Practice Priorities?

During the US Open Championship this year, Phil Mickelson was asked by a reporter during his pre-tournament press tent interview what has made the difference in his game over the last 10 years. Phil's answer was very revealing. He stated the most significant progress and improvement in his game are the result of; distance control, variety of shots into greens, short irons, being able to take the spin off shots, landing the ball consistently the right distance, short game consistency, and putting.

Practice Like The Pros For Better Golf

Establish your practice priorities to maximize your practice time on the things that will have the greatest impact on your score and not your ego. Its great for the ego to bang balls as far as you can with the driver. You will only use a driver 14 times in a round of golf. You will use a putter about 32-36 times per round. Based upon those numbers, which is more important?When you hit balls on the range, have very specific targets. Have a plan in mind on exactly what you are working towards.Set a goal in mind specific to how many balls you will hit towards that goal and then stop and work on something else.

Always include time at the short game area and work on the gate drill and magic circle practice stations. Hit balls from tough lies...the kinds of lies you will face on the course. Practice your pitch shots paying specific attention on carry distance and targets.Practice your putts using the gate drill, string practice, around the world, and distance feel practice.