Lesson 1: Introduction & Fundamentals
Focus: Basic grip, posture, and stance
• Objective: Make the golfer feel comfortable and introduce basic concepts.
• Content:
• Grip: Demonstrate the correct grip
• Stance & Posture: Teach the golfer how to set up with proper posture
• Ball Positioning: Discuss the correct ball position for different clubs.
• Intro to the Swing: Show the basic mechanics of a swing.
• Basic Swing Thoughts: Introduce a simple swing thought.
Practice: Short swings with focus on the grip, posture, and ball position. Try some light shots with short irons.
Lessons 11+: Developing Consistency & Skill Refinement
Focus: Advanced swing mechanics, shot variety, course management, and mental game
• Objective: Fine-tune technique and begin to play with confidence on the course.
• Content:
• Swing Refinement: Work on creating a consistent, repeatable swing motion. Start using video analysis to identify swing faults and make necessary adjustments.
• Distance Control: Focus on consistent distances with different clubs, including wedges for short game and mid-to-long irons for full swings.
• Advanced Short Game: Introduce more complex shots like bunker play, flop shots, and putting from various lies and slopes.
• Course Strategy (Advanced): Discuss shot shaping for certain hole layouts. Focus on managing the course rather than just hitting the ball.
• Mental Game: Introduce more advanced mental techniques (visualization, breathing exercises). Teach how to stay focused and patient even when mistakes happen.
Practice:
• Full Swing: Focus on full swings with every club, aiming for more consistent shot-making.
• Short Game Drills: Incorporate complex short-game situations (e.g., different lies, chip shots with different clubs).
• Course Play: Play rounds with a focus on course management, shot selection, and mental discipline. Record stats to track progress (fairways hit, greens in regulation, putts per round).
Lessons 4-10: Refining Fundamentals & Introducing Course Strategy
Focus: Consistency in swing mechanics, shot shaping, and basic course management
• Objective: Begin to develop a reliable swing and introduce course navigation.
• Content:
• Shot Making: Introduce hitting different types of shots.
• Short Game Basics
• Chipping
• Putting
• Pitching
• Course Management
• Mental Approach
Practice: Work on:
• Irons: Repeating the full swing with an emphasis on control and distance.
• Chipping and Putting: Spend time on short game areas, working on basic chip shots and simple putting drills.
• Course Play: Start playing short holes or simulate course play. Start with basic course strategy, focusing on executing shots without overthinking
Lessons 2-3: Full Swing Basics
Focus: Swing mechanics, balance, and rhythm
• Objective: Build upon the foundation by introducing a full swing motion.
• Content:
• Backswing & Downswing
• Impact Position
• Tempo & Rhythm
• Follow Through
Practice: Focus on half to three-quarter swings with various clubs (iron, hybrid). Work on smooth transitions and maintaining balance.