Randomizing practice is a great idea. But I play single-length irons, each of which swings exactly the same way. So, I tend to practice around one iron so I can understand the comparative different results from each swing.
Wow, what a helpful video! I've never really thought about how dialing in my wedges could make such a difference. The tip about practicing with pressure is something I definitely need to work on, especially since I tend to crumble a bit on the course under stress. Can’t wait to try out these techniques on the range this weekend. Thanks for sharing these pro habits, they’re total game changers!
Really good tips , personally i have full speed or easy shots for all clubs and rarely shorten the swing length just pace , then i have punch or floaty shots , things go south if i start scrape hit scrape hit so always have a walk away reset if the brain strain starts in . What i do need is a block out mechanism to stop my surroundings interferring with my thoughts . Its a work in progress ….
When it comes to club distances such as dialing in wedges is the frustration of limited flight range balls. I have a Mevo but what good does it do with range balls.
For the last couple of years of I have been utilizing the 'par 5 drill'. I grab 3 balls from the bucket, 3 clubs (driver, 6 or 7 iron, 52 or gap wedge) and I have to hit 3 clean strikes in a row in order to consider it a successful gir. Each ball has an intended target also. I don't just smack it into the wild blue yonder. This has helped a lot. On the day of the eclipse I had two eagle putts. Converted one and birdied the other. One ball -> one club emulated real golf better than hitting 20 7 irons in a row imo.
One of your best videos, ever! And even though I’m not a very good golfer (simply because I Haven’t had in person lessons with you yet ~ ha!) I have already implemented four out of the five recommendations you call out. I learned months ago that hitting 50 balls on the practice range in the manner you described here is 10 times official versus hitting 150 balls with very little thought/intent. Every golfer at every level can benefit from these five recommendations. Job well done!
Wedges for sure! It’s how you get close birdie looks on approach shots, and save pars around the greens. Also…. You MUST strive for less than 30 putts per round. That means holing out those 5’ par putts, and jarring a few of those 10’ birdie putts. Most people are wayyyy too content with 2-putting. The putter is a gigantic eraser for your final score, and ANYONE can get good at it, no matter your athletic ability. I shot my all time best round last summer, with a -7(65). 23 total putts, and 13 one-putts.
Most people always do a full swing on the Range because it feels like you are wasting the balls you paid for if you're just doing a Chip Shot or a half swing. I love using my three wood for a Par 3 and just holding back a little in the power. But if I clean it, unfortunately, it's bye-bye ball lol.
I used Dave Pelz's 3x4 method. That is, 3 distances for each of 4 wedges. The three distances: 1/2, 3/4, and full. The wedges: PW, GW, SW, and LW. Now, this is based on carry distances. You have to take into account temperature, altitude, and the firmness of the green (and surrounding turf).
