7 Common Mistakes Made by Amateur Golfers While Using their Equipment According to LPGA Pros
The shafts and clubs used by players in the PGA Tours are typically the talking point in the world of golf equipment. While this comes out as informative, it is also essential to know the equipment used by LPGA Tour players and why. These players have all the qualities an amateur golfer would dream of, but their swing speeds are slightly similar to that of amateurs to PGA Tour players.
The equipment set up used by LPGA players can act as a perfect guide when buying one that meets your swing dynamics. According to professional LPGA players, the following are seven common mistakes made by amateur golfers when using their gear.
1. Using a Lot of Long Irons
Long irons have the longest shafts and lowest lofts in your set. For many, that would mean a 2 to 4 iron. These types of irons have been common in the equipment setup for most golfers. Long irons are still used in the PGA Tour (although their usage is shrinking). They are less common in the LPGA Tour.
High-lofted fairway woods or hybrids offer more leniency, height, and distance compared to long irons. Some amateurs are hesitant to try them. Most LPGA pros recommend hybrids and advise that you should consider the course before settling for what is suitable for you.
2. Failure to Use a Forgiving Enough Iron
One-piece blade irons look attractive in your golf bag. But are they the best for amateur golfers who want to play their best. Professional golfers Georgia Hall and Carlota Ciganda recommend cavity back irons which offer more forgiveness for better shots than blades.
3. Failure to Get a Professional Fitting
There are so many outlets selling equipment both online and offline. This makes many buy equipment that does not meet the right standards. Professional golfer Andrea Lee encourages amateurs to get fitted. Look for equipment that offers the best playing experience.
4. Chipping Using Wedges That Have a Lot of Loft
Every modern golfer should have a sixty-degree lob wedge. It can be vital when you want to stop the ball quickly on the course. According to Georgia Hall, it’s not a must to use the sixty-degree lob wedge every time you miss the green. Most amateurs always end up short while trying this. She advises amateurs to use 50 to 52 degrees wedges as they slightly run the ball towards the hole.
5. Failure to Use Enough Flex
Because of multiple options in the market, getting the right shaft for the perfect swing can be difficult. Some amateur golfers may also want to use what pros are using in the PGA Tour. LGPA Pros Yani Tseng and Andrea Lee advise amateurs to start with a regular shaft.
6. Disregarding the Golf Ball
The golf ball is one of the most ignored equipments for players who wish to get their best shot. There are different types of golf balls designed to work differently. Experts insist on taking time to test different golf balls and look for essential qualities like distance and dispersion averages when testing range and stability in the wind during on-course testing.
7. Laying All Your Expectations on the Equipment
Golf is a game that requires one to seek constant improvement, and choosing the right equipment is just the start. Dutch golfer Ann Van Dam advises amateur golfers to practice a lot to become the best. Equipment cannot do everything.
