Not only do we struggle finding time to practice in these busy times of ours but we often also go about it in such a way that it does not translate to better play. Simply put, we have no plan that guarantees better scoring. Think about employing a couple of these simple tips that promise to deliver time and time again when you play.
First, start by creating certain specific goals for each practice session and be dedicated to stay on task when you get to the practice facility. A good example is, today I am going to focus on the short game area, learning my inner core rhythm and at the same time learning how to monitor my tension level. Then stay on that task. Since we are talking about this most important overlooked area in golf, let me give you a couple simple exercises for discovering and eliminating tension in the short game:
Every practice session in the short game area, choose a couple of your wedges and hit a half dozen short chips/pitches. not caring where they go or how well they're hit. Scan your body for tension and hit instinct. Once you feel tension, then specifically locate it, not trying to eliminate it yet. Then give it a number from 1 to 10 in severity. Adjust this number in the next six shots and "allow" it to be in the 3 range. Note your contact improvement immediately. This is a mental exercise.
Next, hit a few shots to a specific landing target but now only specifically focus on your internal tension number and let the outcome of the shot take care of itself. You have just started working on your personalized mental game allowing athletic instinct to be uncovered and this will promise to translate.