| Like a Boy Scout you should --Be Prepared-- | | | | advance you can then walk confidently to your |
| when you or your group is called to the first tee | | | | spot when it's your turn. No indecision is a good |
| for your start time. Making a mad dash from the | | | | thing. |
| driving range, snack bar or practice putting green | | | | Tip # 4: Make sure to check for trouble spots |
| is not the ideal way to prepare for that all import | | | | down the fairway and the distances you have to |
| first drive. Here are a few tips that will help you | | | | take into account to avoid problems. Like the |
| get off on the right foot. | | | | grand master chess champion, planning your |
| Tip # 1: While the group in front of you is hitting | | | | moves in advance leads to winning. |
| their tee shots do your personal house keeping | | | | Tip # 5: It's time to get to know your club of |
| preparations. Get your balls, tees, green repair | | | | choice. Get comfortable with the grip you like |
| tool, golf glove and hand towel set to go. | | | | best. Whether you use a neutral, strong or weak |
| Rummaging through your golf bag like a hobo in a | | | | grip, make sure it feels exactly right in your |
| trash bin is an unnecessary distraction when it's | | | | hands. If it doesn't, start over and re-grip the golf |
| your turn to tee it up. | | | | club. |
| Tip # 2: Stand behind the tee box and look for | | | | Tip # 6: O.K. As they say on Broadway... It's |
| the most level place to stand that fits your | | | | Showtime. You have already picked out your |
| alignment down the fairway. Solid, level footing is | | | | position on the tee box, lined yourself up with the |
| crucial to establishing your foundation for your | | | | fairway and have a comfortable grip on your club. |
| drive. Wobbling and swaying like a lush leaving a | | | | You prepared well so you are relaxed as you |
| bar at closing time won't produce the results you | | | | take your stance. In the immortal words of the |
| want. | | | | free spirited golfing legend John Daly; |
| Tip # 3: Based on the club you have selected, | | | | "Grip-it-n-rip-it baby...Swing hard in case you hit the |
| driver, 3 metal/wood, utility club or iron, decide | | | | ball. |
| which side of the tee box to use. By doing this in | | | | |