Many times when you hear people talking about getting the most distance out of their drives or irons, you probably hear the word timing used as they talk about how to achieve this. Or, when you watch the professionals play (especially in person) the distance they achieve seems to come so effortlessly and smooth.

Although a discussion of the entire golf swing isn’t within the scope of this article, let’s talk about the timing. Timing is a word that is often bantered about when discussing the golf swing and more precisely achieving maximum distance; but timing of what? And how do I achieve it?

We all love the game of golf, but some times it is just as they say, a good walk spoiled. Here are a few ways to enjoy golf more.

1 Don't play the blue tees.

Unless you are at least a 10 handicap or lower, why bother making the golf course even harder than it has to be. If you are shooting in the 90's or triple digits, it makes no sense making a conscious decision to making the course more difficult. Play the white tees and take the extra level of anxiety out of the equation.

Playing in bad weather is a challenge. Even players with low golf handicaps find it difficult to play in. Just ask those players who take my golf lessons. The weather affects everything from the way you swing to how you dress to whether or not you’ll take a cart or walk. It can be discouraging if you really enjoy playing golf.

No golf instruction session can insulate you from bad weather. But you can lessen its impact on your game if you follow these golf tips:

Practice is a must in golf if you’re serious about improving your game. Whether you have a high golf handicap or a low one, you need to practice to get better. That said, there’s only so much time in the day to get everything done, leaving you little time for practice. That’s why you need to get the most out of your practice sessions.

Below are 5 keys to getting the most out of your practices. Follow them and you’ll profit from your practices, regardless of your golf handicap.