Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst Lesson: Introduction to Golf Fundamentals
Focus: Grip, Stance, Posture, and Basic Swing Mechanics
Goal: Introduce basic concepts of golf, ensuring a solid foundation.
Warm-Up (10 minutes):
- Stretching exercises focusing on wrists, shoulders, and legs.
Basic movements to loosen up.
Drills (20 minutes):
- Grip Fundamentals: Focus on proper hand placement (neutral, strong, weak).
- Stance and Posture: Correct alignment with feet, hips, and shoulders.
- Intro to Swing: Demonstrate proper body rotation and arm movement in a basic swing.
Short Game (15 minutes):
- Basic putting technique, focusing on alignment and stroke mechanics.
- Chipping drills with emphasis on soft hands and short-distance accuracy.
Cool Down (5 minutes):
- Light stretching and discussion on common beginner mistakes.
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2-3: Refining the Swing and Short Game Focus
Focus: Improving Full Swing and Short Game Techniques
Goal: Develop consistency and control in the full swing; enhance putting and chipping skills.
Warm-Up (10 minutes):
- Dynamic stretching with emphasis on flexibility for the golf swing.
Full Swing (20 minutes):
- Lesson 2: Continue building on the swing from the first lesson. Introduce ball position and its impact on shot direction.
- Lesson 3: Focus on tempo and rhythm for smoother, more controlled swings. Introduce follow-through and finish position.
Short Game (15 minutes):
- Focus on wedge play: introduce a variety of chip shots for different lies and conditions.
- Practice putting with different grips and using alignment tools.
Cool Down (5 minutes):
- Review key takeaways and prepare for next lesson by setting goals for the upcoming week.
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4-10: Developing Consistency and Course Management
Focus: Full Swing Mastery, Irons, Drivers, and Course Strategy
Goal: Develop consistency in full swings with irons and drivers; introduce basic course management strategies.
Warm-Up (10 minutes):
- Full-body stretches and dynamic drills to engage core muscles.
Full Swing (25 minutes):
- Lesson 4: Refine irons, focusing on ball striking, distance control, and accuracy.
- Lessons 5-6: Work on improving driver technique, specifically consistency and distance.
- Lesson 7: Introduce the concept of shot shaping (fade, draw) and its role in course management.
- Lessons 8-9: Develop consistency with mid and long irons, including trajectory control and yardage gaps.
- Lesson 10: Focus on wedge play from different distances and lies. Focus on maximizing accuracy and spin control.
Short Game (20 minutes):
- Emphasize bunker play and mastering different sand shots.
- Focus on putting techniques, from long putts to shorter, breaking putts.
Course Management (10 minutes):
- Introduce strategy for navigating a golf course, focusing on club selection, course conditions, and shot planning.
- Discuss how to read the green for better putting performance.
Cool Down (5 minutes):
- Mental strategies for managing round pressure, focus, and relaxation techniques.
