How to Practice
What you will learn
Many golfers spend hours at the range or putting green but still don’t get better—and the reason is simple: they’re practicing without a plan. To improve quickly, you need to understand not just what to practice, but how and why. Effective practice is structured, focused, and designed to transfer directly to your rounds on the course.
This course teaches the theory behind smart, fast improvement in golf. You’ll learn how to set the right goals, practice your weaknesses, alternate between drills and game-like scenarios, and track your results over time. Whether you’re new to golf or just tired of feeling stuck, this guide will help you train with purpose and improve with confidence.
Why practice with purpose matters
Understand the difference between “just hitting balls” and structured practice.
Setting clear goals.
Learn how to create specific, realistic short- and long-term golf improvement goals.
Understanding Repetition vs. Progress
Practice doesn’t make perfect—quality practice makes progress. Learn the difference.
The 80/20 rule of practice
Spend 80% of time on weaknesses, 20% reinforcing strengths.
Block vs. Random Practice
Learn how to alternate between repetition (block) and variety (random) for better skill retention.
Practicing the full swing
Structure your swing practice with drills, checkpoints, and feedback tools (mirrors, videos).
Short game practice
Focus on the areas where most strokes are lost—and gained.
Simulate real play
Use pressure games, scorecards, or course-like scenarios during practice to boost transfer to real rounds.
tracking progress
Use journals, stats apps, or spreadsheets to measure improvement and adjust plans.
Mindset and Patience
Understand that improvement takes time, and avoid the frustration trap.