Take the same approach in practice
During a game, you only have one shot to hit the ball the way you want. Take this same approach to practice. Identify a specific target and hit each practice shot with the same concentration you give your shots on the golf course. Go through the same pre-shot routine you use when you play. You should hit and evaluate each practice shot just like you do on the course.
Making you practice time as similar to your time on the course will help you improve your scores. This will also help you develop a routine which is equally important to playing consistent golf.

Bail-Out
Have you ever heard on television the commentator say the pro had to “bail-out” on their shot? What they are talking about is course management.

Proper course management can help you save shots during your round, especially when you’re not hitting the ball well. Before every hole map out a strategy that will help you avoid a big number. To do this I like to work from the hole back to the tee. For example when playing the first hole on the Lake nine here at Hidden Creek my first thought is of the green and what surrounds it. There are two areas that I want to avoid if possible, they are the bunker short and right of the green and since the green slopes back to front I don’t want to hit the ball over the green. With that being said I then turn my focus on what position after my drive will give me the best chances of either hitting the green or staying away from those problem areas I mentioned earlier. In this case the trees and heather grass to the left of the fairway are a big no-no. Anything in the center or left of center either in the fairway or in the rough is good. Even if I hit my drive bad and end up in the rough on the right side of the cart path I still have a chance at putting my next shot on or around the green with a chance at par, whereas if I put it in the trees or heather I am starring at a double bogey or worse. Now that I have an idea of what I want to do in my head I am ready to step up and execute. I will simply aim down the right side of the fairway and swing with a confident stroke and since I have already thought of how I want to play the hole even if my execution is off I know that I can still salvage a good score by making my mistakes in the proper area.

Low and slow
The key phrase here is “low and slow.” By this I am referring to your initial takeaway of the clubhead. This tip can help control several problems. By taking the clubhead back low, it restrains you from bringing the club inside too fast. This will especially help players that have a slice, setting them up for more of an outside-in swing. Now, since we are talking about the very beginning of your swing, you should make sure it is controlled. The best way to control yourself and your swing is by taking it back slow. There is plenty of time to generate club speed, so take the time to do it. Remember, the best result comes from a good start.