SET SOME GOALS FOR 2020 PLAY A FULL ROUND WITH THE SAME BALL

Give yourself something to aim for by setting short and long-term targets.

If it’s good enough for Justin Thomas, it should be good enough for you. So, rather than setting a New Year’s resolution, why not make a change for the better right now by writing down 10 goals on your phone for 2020? To help get you started, we asked Top 50 coach Steve Astle to come up with a list of outcome and performance goals which are both achievable and realistic for the average golfer. Just adapt it accordingly to your game – and write it down!

LEARN YOUR YARDAGES

Use a shot tracker like Shot Scope or Arcoss (or get on a launch monitor) work your way through and the bag, so you know exactly how far you hit with full, three-quarter and half shots. each club

BOOK AN ON-COURSE LESSON FOCUSED ON STRATEGY

We’ve lost count how many European Tour stars have told us that mistake amateurs make the biggest is related to poor club selection.

HOLE 10 THREE-FOOTERS IN A ROW

Colin Montgomerie used to practise his pressure putting by setting himself of holing out 100 times a in a row from two feet. target If he missed one, the be starting all over again. penalty would

MAKE THREE BIRDIES IN 18 HOLES FINISH A ROUND WITH NO THREE PUTTS

Instead of trying to pull off that miracle shot from the trees, consider playing minimise the risk and keep your score intact. safe to

GET DOWN IN THREE INSIDE 75 YARDS EVERY TIME DURING ONE ROUND

If your club has a short-game area, start using it. The biggest difference between high and low handicappers is the ability to get up and down more often.

BREAK YOUR NEXT SCORING MILESTONE

If you haven’t broken 70, 80, or 90, now is the Write it down! time to challenge yourself to do it.

PLAY IN AN OPEN COMPETITION

The pressure of competitive play will make you a better golfer fast.

BIRDIE EVERY HOLE ON YOUR HOME COURSE IN 12 MONTHS

This will help to give you something to play for every round, regardless your score is on that day. of what