Whether you are an avid golfer or a weekend warrior, finding the time to hone your swing can be difficult. That's why many golfers find that they must make time for their beloved game by creating detailed schedules of their work, financial and family obligations that leaves plenty of room for golf. Whether the solution is waking up early, cutting out passive activities such as TV-watching, or simply reallocating your hours to make your day more efficient, these techniques will help you give your golf game the priority it deserves.
Step 1
Create an itemized, hour-by-hour schedule of your average week. Use a marker, crayon or colored pencil to label your most time-consuming daily activities such as: work, commute, sleeping, family time and community activities. Include any smaller segments such as weekly appointments, get-togethers with friends and other activities that are important to you and your life. Lastly, fill in the chunks that you normally set aside for leisure and entertainment.
Step 2
Study your weekly schedule for areas to fit in an extra three to four hour's worth of a golf game. While golf coaches and trainers are useful for getting that extra bit of training, few things can be as educational as a regular playing schedule on the green. Look for areas in the morning, afternoon or evening where you can take off enough time to play at least a nine-hole round of golf.
Step 3
Make sure you are not oversleeping or getting more than eight hours of sleep each evening. Plan at least two mornings out of the week for hitting the green three to four hours prior to work or any other morning engagements. Consider going to bed earlier on certain nights instead of watching that extra hour of television in order to maximize your leisure time improving your golf.
Step 4
Locate your local shooting driving range and take time in the middle of your day or during lunch hours to train your golf swing. Maintain time with your non-golfing friends and family by playing a round at your local put-put golf course: allowing you to both spend time with your family while improving your putting game.
Step 5
Contact your local golf coach or tutor and inquire as to the hours they normally teach lessons. If possible, give these times a priority in your weekly schedule and adjust less important items to mornings, evenings or other days as needed.
Step 6
Use peer pressure. Designate a morning each week wherein you and a small group of friends or golf club members dedicate your time to a full 18-hole round of golf. If desired, come up with penalties for each other if one person happens to oversleep or slack out of a game. This will help you maintain at least one weekly golfing commitment as you find additional time to train your golf swing and improve your game.
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