Having a structured practice plan might sound a bit intense for your first few range sessions back, but staying focused on important swing keys and avoiding hitting shots without purpose will allow you to rediscover your swing sooner. We asked Golf Digest Best Young Teacher Jarut Padung, who coaches at America Golf Academy at Paradise Valley Golf Course in Phoenix, how to create an easy practice plan, and he explained why the best approach is to pick a couple of things to work on that day and stick with them.
Instead of making you sift through hundreds of instruction videos and articles online, Padung helped us create a simple range plan that’s good for any level of golfer. Piecing together a personalized practice plan is as easy as selecting a drill from each category below and following along with Padung’s objectives. Set goals and get your game back on track with his easy-to-use range guide:
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Develop some consistency with your hybrids and woods:
Your best rhythm for driver swings:
Get more confident over chip shots:
If you find yourself getting nervous or hesitating over these short-game shots, Padung recommends using a shorter pre-shot routine. “Cutting out that lag time between the last look as you’re practicing, will help you feel more instinctive over the ball,” he explains. When you’re ready to execute he says to try this sequence: Look at your target or landing spot, look back at the ball then go.
Improve your touch and control on the green:
While this practice plan is a great start, it’s always a good idea to reach out to your coach for drills that are specific to your swing. With Golf Digest Schools newest feature, Coach Connect, you can get in touch with world-class golf instructors right from your phone.
All you have to do is send over a video of your swing, short game or even your putting stroke to start getting help from one of our trusted coaches, like Best Young Teacher Jarut Padung. Sign up today to find the right instructor for you!
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