Protip with Louis Melanson

Are we done already?

This season is already coming to an end. The days are getting shorter and golf is a little less on our mind.

Think again! Fall and winter should be your busiest time for golf. This is the time for major surgery on your swing. It's hard for a player to make changes in the regular season because he or she needs to perform at their best.

To start with you should have amassed some stats from all your tournaments and regular rounds to get an average on greens hit in regulations, fairways hit, putts etc. From there you can make a game plan of what you need to work on during the fall and winter to get ready for next season. The tour pros will start making changes now, for next year. They need to be technique-free to feel comfortable during the playing season.

Video taping your golf swing would be a great asset to see where you need to improve, and you should take a few lessons from your pro to help direct you on the right path.

During the winter, you don't need to hit balls. You can just practice your swing in front of the mirror to see if you have the right positions. For a swing change to occur it can take up to a month until it is learned properly.

Winter is also a good time to work on your body, especially to increase strength and flexibility. You can join a gym or do workouts at home. Swinging a heavier club is a great idea to build golf muscles.

Good luck and have a great winter. See you next season.

For more information, please contact your local CPGA professional