[Kim Haneul's FunFun Golf] 'Creating My Own Routine'

Secrets to Improving Shot Consistency and Accuracy
Keep Routines Short, Reduce Thinking, Focus on Impact
Practice Range: The Optimal Place to Build Routines

When I participate in pro-am events, amateur golfers often ask me a common question: "How can you hit so accurately?" My answer is simple: "Creating your own routine can improve the consistency of your shots."

Weekend golfers tend to overthink during their rounds. They keep adjusting their grip even after addressing the ball. They twist their bodies back and forth, trying to fix an unstable stance. This lowers the accuracy of their shots. Once you are ready to hit after addressing the ball, you should swing decisively.

Let me share my routine. I take two practice swings behind the ball, then step back to check the direction. After addressing the ball, I turn my head again to confirm the target twice before swinging. It’s best to keep the routine short. I tend to be impatient, but doing it quickly helps. If you have chosen the optimal club considering wind, course conditions, and your condition that day, focus on striking the ball.

Changing your routine on the course is not easy. You need to train your routine at the driving range. Amateur golfers often focus only on hitting about 200 balls within the allotted time at the range, which is not ideal. Even if you hit only 50 balls, it is important to maintain your routine while hitting.

At the range, try following the routine I use in real play. After a practice swing, check the direction, then after addressing the ball, confirm the target again before swinging. The range is not just a place to hit balls mindlessly. It is the best place to check your routine. Also, when practicing, don’t just look straight ahead and hit the ball. It’s important to set different target points and practice accordingly. To emphasize again, after addressing the ball, reduce your thoughts and if you have selected your club, focus on the impact.

Former 14-time winner on the Korea-Japan Tour, Sportainer

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