The heat of summer brings the golf course to some rough conditions. We have longer rough and generally wetter conditions throughout the course. The most pressing need for most golfers is the ability to keep the ball in the fairway. If you are unable to keep the ball in the fairway the long, hot summer days become almost unbearable. Here are a few tips to help during the hot, summer months.


1. Position the ball forward in your stance. The forward position in your stance makes you swing plane more upright. If you swing plane is more upright you will hit the ball straighter off of the club face.
2. Start you swing with 55% of your body’s weight on the left foot. When you start your weight a little left the tendency is keep your body more stable. A stable body will lead to better contact.
3. Begin the downswing a bit slower than normal. This slower beginning will help your swing find the slot easier. The more often you find the slot the better the path to the ball will be. A uncomplicated swing path to the golf ball is a key to consistency.

If you work on these tips as you practice you will be a more consistent ball striker. The better ball striker you are the better your chances of hitting the fairway. Good luck and remember to hydrate before, during, and after you round.