If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you will need to change your practice habits!

1. Do you consider hitting balls until you are tired of a productive practice habits?

2. Do you only practice your favorite golf clubs and shots?

3. Do you ignore your short game because it's boring?

4. Do you avoid practice at all cost?

1a) If you hit half as many balls with a clear objective in mind you could be much more productive in half the time.

2a) It's good to enhance the strenths of of your game. However if you ignore your weakness in practice than they will remain just that, WEAK!

3a) The easiest area to show improvement in the area of scoring is the short game. You hit approximately 60% of your shots inside 50 yards, so why not spend 60% of your practice in the same area?

4a) If you answered to number 4, then you should spend your time enjoying the smell of the flowers' and enjoy the scenery, because your goals for the game are geared towards to enjoying the game of golf and not getting any better at the game.

Andy Benson is the Head Golf Pro at Highlands Ranch Golf Club. You can reach him at 303-471-0000 for further information.