Playing Tips
Five Ways to Make Practice More Effective
Give every session a purpose with a simple plan for driving, approach shots, chipping and putting.
Goalvora Golf Team
6 min read
Hitting a large bucket of balls can feel productive, but without a plan much of that effort is lost. These five habits will help you get more from every visit to the practice facilities.
1. Warm up with purpose
Start with short wedge shots and build up gradually. It protects your body and gives you a feel for tempo before full swings.
2. Always pick a target
Choose a specific flag or marker for every ball. Practising without a target trains a swing, but not the decisions you make on the course.
3. Split your time
Spend at least half of each session on chipping and putting. The short game accounts for a large share of your score.
4. Practise your routine
Go through your full pre-shot routine for the last ten balls, as if each shot counts on the course.
5. Finish with a challenge
End with a simple game, such as getting three consecutive chips inside a club length. A little pressure makes practice stick.
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