Warm-up and Preparation
Always warm up before practice. Stretch almost your entire body. Golf uses muscle groups not used daily. Warm up by hitting 5 wedge shots. This prevents injury.
Practice with Purpose
Vary practice with different clubs and targets. Use 3 clubs aimed at 3 targets. This helps control distance. Vary tempo as well. Learn your optimal tempo.
Set clear improvement goals. Don’t just endlessly hit balls. Identify proper swing technique. Achieve your goals with a purposeful practice plan.
The driving range is a sanctuary for the best players to hone skills and work on every aspect of their game. Tour pros dedicate time each day to different aspects of the game until perfected. The driving range provides an opportunity to focus solely on improving their own game.
Use these driving range tips, and you won’t ever waste time at the range again.
Drills and Practice Frequency
Here are 5 simple and effective drills to use at the driving range:
- Ball contact drill
- Easy putting drill
- Practice your swing thought
One range session a week will help a beginner get better and two range sessions a week will really accelerate progression.
Driving range practice should focus on specific skill sets and your swing. Focus on the following key fundamentals:
- Grip
- Stance
- Posture
- Ball position
- Alignment
Set strategic goals about how you practice at the range. Develop a routine and follow it. Use your range time to focus on new things and swing corrections. Apply what you’ve learned on the course to compete at your highest possible level.
Find ways to have fun while practicing and you will do it more often.
Whether driving range, short game practice, or putting green, practice the right way and focus on fundamentals.