Tip 1: The primary skill to develop in your golf swing is to keep the club face square to the ball. You may want to consider using the newer technology that adds guide lines to the top of your wood.
Tip 2: Hitting the ball with a lot of speed isn't necessary. Using a natural swing will create greater control and will translate into more yardage.
Tip 3: Use a more flexible shaft. The whip action at the point of impact will significantly improve your distance. If you have a more powerful swing and have greater control you may want to consider using a stiffer shaft.
Tip 4: Get a better swing stance. One of my favorite drills is what I call the barrel drill. Start by keeping the stance approximately shoulder width apart. Now imagine you have two straight lines coming out of the ground outside your heels. You'll notice this allows for some lateral movement but, usually, a full turn is required in order not to hit the lines. Picture yourself swinging in the barrel and watch for some low scores.
Tip 5: Practice your body swing while sitting on a chair. Sitting will prevent hip swivel that causes your shots to go awry.
No matter how much you practice you will have bad days. When you find yourself in one of those bad days when it seems like you can't make a shot, the goal is to never let yourself get discouraged or emotionally upset. Use these bad days and bad breaks to increase your focus and resolve so you can keep your mental game together.
Every round of golf, regardless of the score, is a learning opportunity if you take advantage of it. Make it a point to learn patience instead of getting caught up in your emotions. You can train your mind to master the emotional roller coaster of golf by focusing on the process and hanging in there until the breaks go your way. Otherwise, you will find that a so-called "bad score" can quickly turn into a horrible score.