From a work raffle last month I won a $100 driving range gift card. So last weekend I turned up to the driving range and although it was undercover, the rain started coming in sideways forcing me to stand back further on the mat for most of the session.
My plan was to focus on making solid contact with the ball, instead of trying to go for distance. The reason for this is because lately I have been continually struggling with thinning the ball, or hitting about the middle of the ball.
Starting out with the Sand wedge and working my way down the clubs I took my time and made short easy swings, just focusing on trying to get my hands in front of the club head and making solid contact with the ball.
As a result I hit some pretty decent pitch and chip shots with the sand wedge and pitching wedge achieving my intended goals, but I struggled to replicate this same success in getting good contact with the irons. With the irons I’m also mostly hitting between a draw and a hook, which I think is probably the result of my swing plane.
Later on I spent some time with the driver. For almost every session, it take me about 5 practice shots to be able to start hitting some straight shots with the driver. I managed to hook some balls right into one of the 44 gallon drums they put out on the driving range and also right into the 100 metre sign. I had a great time, which was even better because it was free.
Next time when the weather is better, I want to go out and have a practice on the grass tees. I need to work on being able to make a divot, and be able to see if I am hitting the ball before the ground.
