Golf Tips: Post Round Analysis

Actual playing rounds are quite different than practice sessions.  We experience pressure, temptation, frustration, joy and more during a round.  We can learn a lot from doing a post round analysis. The Good After the round take note of what you did well.  Note what shots you hit well with which clubs and on which holes.  These can be confidence builders for the next time that shot comes up or the next time you play that particular hole. Take note of the wise strategic moves you made on the course, like laying up on that par-5 to avoid the water or hitting an iron off that 400 yard par-4 to take the trees through the dogleg out of play.  Remember that for next time. The Bad We can learn from our mistakes and post-round is perfect time to do so while the round is still fresh in your mind.  Go through each shot in your mind and note which clubs or shots were not executed well.  Put those clubs/shots at the top of the list for the next session on the driving range or the short game practice area. Just like we did with the good strategy, take note of the strategic errors, like going for that par-5 in two and making bogey because it was too hard to get up and down from the green side bunker.  Note all strategic errors and what should be done differently the next time you play that particular hole. Track Your Stats Simple stats can tell you what you need to work on.  Simple tracking of fairways, greens in regulation and putts and analyzing them can tell you the weakest parts of your game which need the most work.  There are many web sites out there which offer free golf stats tracking.  Some offer more robust tracking for a fee.  Check them out or perhaps make your own spreadsheet. By taking a few minutes after a round to analyze it you can learn your strengths and what needs work.  Knowing your strengths builds confidence on the course and knowing your weaknesses allows you to focus on improving them or avoiding them during your next round.  It will al add up to lower scores which in the end means more FUN. Try it!