How to get better at Golf

Date Published: 12/09/2025

Golf is a game of precision, patience, and progression. Whether you’re a weekend player or working toward single figures, every golfer asks the same question at some point: how do I get better at golf? 

While there’s no shortcut to improvement, there are practical steps you can take to consistently lower your scores and build confidence.

Follow our guide for actionable tips to help you improve your golf game.

1. Start with a Solid Foundation

Every great golfer builds their game on strong fundamentals: grip, stance, posture, and alignment. Without a consistent setup, even the best swing won’t deliver reliable results.

Book a session with a local PGA professional to assess your basics and iron out any bad habits. Even a single lesson can uncover key improvements that set the stage for long-term progress.

2. Practice with Purpose

If your idea of practice is hitting 100 balls at the range without a plan, it’s time to rethink. Quality beats quantity every time.

  • Focus on specific goals—such as your takeaway, iron contact, or shot shaping.
  • Use alignment sticks or training aids to stay on track.
  • Dedicate time to your short game: around 70% of shots happen within 100 yards of the hole. Chipping, pitching, and putting are the quickest routes to lowering scores.

3. Play More Golf

This may sound obvious, but time on the course builds experience you simply can’t get on the range. Play full 18-hole rounds when possible, but even a quick 9 or an evening loop adds valuable learning.

Challenge yourself with different formats and conditions—links, parkland, and heathland courses all test different skills. The more variety you play, the more adaptable your game will become.

4. Track Your Progress

To improve, you need to measure your performance. That’s where iGolf comes in.

iGolf allows independent golfers to maintain an official WHS handicap and track scoring trends over time. Whether you’re aiming to break 90 or push into single digits, keeping records highlights patterns—like where you drop strokes or which clubs you struggle with.

For just £46 a year, iGolf gives you:

  • A Handicap Index® under the World Handicap System™
  • A round-by-round performance log
  • A flexible, low-commitment way to improve without joining a club

5. Work on Your Mental Game

Golf is as much mental as it is physical. Learning to stay calm after a bad shot, commit to decisions under pressure, and focus one shot at a time makes a huge difference.

Techniques such as visualisation, breathing exercises, and staying present can strengthen your mindset and help you perform more consistently.

Ready to start improving?

With practice, patience, and the right tools, every golfer can make progress. Join iGolf today and take control of your golf journey – one round, one shot, and one goal at a time.

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