I practice more than playing and i am on the range quite much.

Most of my time is spent on the course rather than the range. For the most part, my swing is what it is and my main objective with regards to my swing is to avoid injury. I'm good enjoying the game when I play and also, I can "take it up a notch" to be more competitive; I get the best of both worlds. If I spent more time on the range, I probably could shave a few strokes off my hdcp.

This time of year, I'm playing 3 rounds a week and mixing that with my other obligations, it's difficult to squeeze range time in there. As the days get shorter in the later part of the calendar year, I'll spend more time working on the swing on the range.

I've practicing a few times per week and try to play once per week. I'll pitch around the yard or work on strike into the net 3-4 days a week, hit a couple buckets at the range, and 30-45 minutes on the putting green pretty much just working on speed control from various distances. I don't have a specific practice routine or plan, I just try to hit everything at least once a week.

I've found that balancing range practice and actual course play really changes how I approach each shot. Spending time on swing mechanics and chipping drills is essential for building consistency, but nothing compares to facing real scenarios on the course where decisions, pressure, and course management all matter. Last season, I shifted more toward playing full rounds and noticed my decision-making and shot creativity improved significantly. For those curious about strategy in other competitive settings, I recently read a detailed review on hand-of-luck-casino.uk/ where they break down the game, platform features, and deposit options—it’s interesting to see how structured practice and understanding the rules can affect performance, whether in golf or online games. Balancing preparation with real play seems to be the key for steady improvement.

If I have time for a full round ill always go play. If I only got an hour or so ill hit the range. Sometimes just being on the course playing and not worrying about a score helps more.

I definitely spent more time playing than practicing. At 79 I want to get in as many rounds as I can. But things could change for a short period of time. In talking with my PT, looks like I could be released to start practicing the third week of February. Putting, wedges, irons and the hybrids/woods/driver. All depends on my next review with my neurosurgeon. But looks very positive for me to return to playing three days a week by the end of February. Have to get in touch with my teacher and work on the basics, mainly alignment, tempo and keeping, as usual, my speed under control. Went to PT Monday and had no pain. Hope I do not jinx myself. Will be working on the bending and turning in about three weeks. Surgery, Heal, Instruction/practice, Play. Hopefully my SHIP will sail down those narrow fairways in 2026.