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Golf Monthly
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Baz Plummer

5 Steps All High-Handicappers Must Take (Before Hitting The Golf Ball) To Improve Their Scoring

High-handicapper, Baz Plummer, preparing to hit a golf ball off the tee with examples of the steps to take before hitting the golf ball to shoot lower scores.

Getting better at golf as an amateur takes a lot practice, perseverance and resilience - but there are also a number of steps high-handicappers must take to improve their scoring (that many currently ignore).

As the golf season starts, you will surely be looking for ways to cut your handicap in 2026 - but did you know that much of that success (or failure) will come down to what you do before you hit the golf ball?

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