Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFor our first 1-on-1 lesson, the goal is to build a solid foundation while keeping it fun and encouraging. We’ll start with a quick warm-up and chat to get a feel for your goals and experience. Then, we’ll dive into the core fundamentals—grip, stance, and posture—so you can start swinging with confidence. From there, we’ll work on half-swings using a 7-iron to dial in contact and tempo before progressing to full swings. I’ll introduce a couple of simple drills to help reinforce balance and rhythm, and we’ll wrap up with a quick recap and a couple of practice tips you can take with you. My goal is for you to leave feeling confident, motivated, and excited to come back for more.
Lesson 11+Lesson 11 – From Practice to Performance: Course Management & Mental Execution
Now that your swing, short game, and putting fundamentals are in place, it’s time to start thinking like a golfer—not just hitting balls, but playing the game. In this session, we’ll focus on how to manage a golf course: club selection, shot planning, risk vs. reward decisions, and how to mentally approach each hole. You’ll learn how to play to your strengths, avoid compounding mistakes, and stay mentally clear after a bad shot. We’ll simulate course scenarios on the range or get out on the course for 3–6 holes, working through real-time decisions, aiming strategies, and target-focused thinking. From this point forward, we’re shifting from “learning how to swing” to “learning how to score.”
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This lesson marks the pivot into developing a complete player—someone who doesn’t just swing well but thinks well under pressure. From here, future lessons can get more personalized: dialing in distances, shaping shots, preparing for competitive play, or playing full-course rounds with feedback.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4 – Putting Fundamentals
We’ll shift focus to the green and cover putting grip, stance, alignment, and stroke. You’ll learn how to read basic breaks, control distance, and develop a consistent routine. We’ll finish with simple putting drills to build muscle memory and confidence on the greens.
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Lesson 5 – Bunker Basics & Specialty Shots
This week is all about getting comfortable in uncomfortable spots. We’ll cover bunker technique—stance, open clubface, and swing path—and then introduce low punch shots and high soft shots around the green. It’s a fun way to unlock creativity and shot control.
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Lesson 6 – On-Course Strategy (or Simulated Course Play)
Now that you’re developing your full game, we’ll begin working on shot selection, club decision-making, and basic course strategy. You’ll learn when to play aggressive vs. smart, and how to mentally approach each hole. If we’re on the range, we’ll simulate different lies and scenarios.
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Lesson 7 – Swing Refinement & Video Feedback
We’ll record your swing (if possible) and break it down together to highlight strengths and key areas to refine. We’ll focus on rhythm, rotation, and sequencing to help your swing feel more fluid and repeatable. Small adjustments, big results.
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Lesson 8 – Trouble Shots & Uneven Lies
In this lesson, we’ll train for real-life situations like hitting from uphill/downhill lies, sidehill stances, or behind obstacles. You’ll learn how to adjust setup and expectations, building adaptability and problem-solving skills.
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Lesson 9 – Practice Routine & Pressure Play
You’ll learn how to build an effective solo practice routine to accelerate your progress. We’ll also simulate pressure situations (like 3-ball challenges or “up-and-down” drills) to help you stay focused and composed when it counts.
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Lesson 10 – Playing Lesson or Skills Assessment
We’ll either head out for a short on-course session or run through a structured skills assessment covering full swings, short game, and putting. You’ll see just how far you’ve come, and we’ll talk about your next steps to keep improving and enjoying the game.
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