Golf Practice Routines

60-Minute Practice Session

90-Minute Practice Session

Putting Drills

• • Gate drill for straight putts
• • Clock drill (3, 6, 9 foot putts)
• • Lag putting to fringe
• • Pressure putting (make 5 in row)
• • Breaking putt practice
• • Distance control drills
• • One-handed putting

Chipping Drills

• • Landing spot targets
• • Various lie practice
• • Club selection testing
• • Up and down challenges
• • Trajectory variation
• • Pressure chip scenarios
• • Different pin positions

Pitching Drills

• • 9-3-6 swing length drill
• • Distance ladder practice
• • High/low trajectory shots
• • Spin variation practice
• • Bunker shot simulation
• • Awkward lie scenarios
• • Pressure situation practice

Ball Striking Progression

1. 1. Start with wedges (75% swings)
2. 2. Progress to mid-irons (7-iron)
3. 3. Move to long irons (4-5 iron)
4. 4. Practice hybrids/fairway woods
5. 5. Finish with driver practice
6. 6. Focus on contact quality first
7. 7. Build to full swing gradually

Target Practice Methods

• • Aim at specific range targets
• • Use alignment sticks for setup
• • Practice different shot shapes
• • Simulate course conditions
• • Work on distance control
• • Practice pre-shot routines
• • Focus on rhythm and tempo

Visualization Techniques

• • Picture perfect shots before hitting
• • Imagine course scenarios
• • Visualize ball flight and landing
• • Practice positive self-talk
• • Use breathing techniques
• • Focus on process, not results
• • Build confidence through imagery

Pressure Practice

• • Create consequences for missed shots
• • Practice with playing partners watching
• • Set specific targets and goals
• • Simulate tournament conditions
• • Time pressure drills
• • Practice recovery from bad shots
• • Build resilience through challenges

Beginner/Intermediate Schedule

Advanced/Competitive Schedule