Improving

Question
Hi Dathaeus
(cool name is it Greek?)
I am 50. I was never big into the sport, I looked at it as a way to drink beer outside in the summer.
Recently however, I have quit drinking and am working on getting fitter.
I went out for the first time this year today with my old budd/regular partner (he gave up the suds too).
No driving ranger or anything.
Amazingly I shot 102 and tied him-my best score ever. And this with old cheaper clubs while he has a new set, huge drivers,etc.
The only reason I can think of for my improvement is my improved physical and mental fitness level.
If this is the case I am gung ho to keep it up. Can you reccomend and golf specific exercises/ workouts?
I am so pumped now I plan to hit the driving range on my day off.
Other than hitting balls and putting, as an expert can you reccomend some more specific things I can do out there to improve my game?
Thanks so much!

Answer
Hi there and thank you for asking... it was a name given to me at baptism, and seems to have religious connotations, but certainly does sound Greek and I like it...

Of course there are things, in fact, TOO many things, but congrats on your way to better golf!  If you work just a little at things, I am sure you will break 90 within a year, if you play and practice at least 2-3 times a week.

There is so much, first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's
I have already taken time to write out which will give you
much better knowledge of golf and practice... then if you have any
additional questions you can also ask me from the FAQ page.
So please go to

http://answerway.com/profile.php?expid=Dathaeus

and click on "View My Public FAQS!" in the Golf section, and
in particular for your issue, please read:

- Short Game Improvement...
- Preshot Routine 1... (this will help you take a few strokes off the fastest)
- Swing Consistency & Beginner Tips...
- Practice Station Setups...
- Golf Physical Training...
- Physics of moment of impact in golf...
- Basic Ball Flights & Causes...
- Swing Plane Drills...

If you need more help and advice after reading the FAQs,
please send me the following info and I can help you further:

(at the same link
http://answerway.com/profile.php?expid=Dathaeus
and click on "Ask Me a Direct Question" in the Golf section)

- Current/Best Ever Handicap
- Distance hit with driver, 5 iron, SW
- Avg putts per round
- Avg and preferred ball flight depending on club
- Tournament experience if any
- Hours you do/can dedicate to golf improvement every week

You can also read some of my tips as the Golf Tips Examiner at

http://www.examiner.com/x-16613-West-Palm-Beach-Golf-Instruction-Examiner

Thanks and good luck!