Beginner training plan
Your first lessonEvery player progresses at their own pace — no moving forward without consistency
Strong emphasis on feel over mechanics, with numbers introduced when needed
Build solid fundamentals first, then shift toward scoring and on-course thinking
Goal: Help players play smarter, not just swing better, and enjoy the game
Build comfort, confidence, and basic understanding of the golf swing
Focus Areas:
Grip, stance, posture (natural and athletic, not forced)
Ball position & alignment basics
Introduction to contact first, not perfection
Key Feels:
“Balanced and relaxed”
“Let the club swing, don’t force it”
Drills:
Short swing (3 to 9 o’clock) for control and rhythm
Tee/coin contact drill (focus on clean strike)
Feet-together swings for balance
Outcome:
Student makes consistent contact
Understands setup fundamentals
Leaves confident and excited
Lesson 2-3Objective: Develop a repeatable swing pattern and improve strike quality
Focus Areas:
Swing path basics (neutral vs in-to-out / out-to-in)
Face control at impact
Weight transfer and balance
Key Feels:
“Swing through the ball, not at it”
“Finish in balance”
Drills:
Towel drill (prevent fat shots)
Alignment stick gate (path awareness)
Pause at the top (improve sequencing)
Customization:
Adjust based on player miss (slice, chunk, thin, etc.)
Only progress if strike consistency improves
Outcome:
More centered contact
Reduced major misses (slice/chunk)
Better understanding of ball flight
Lesson 4-10Objective: Turn swing improvements into real on-course performance
Focus Areas:
Distance control (wedges & irons)
Driver control (start line + curve control)
Short game fundamentals (chipping & putting)
Key Feels:
“Control the low point” (irons)
“Smooth tempo = better distance”
“Simple, repeatable short game motion”
Drills:
Ladder drill (distance control)
7/10 contact drill (strike consistency)
Chipping landing zone drill
Putting gate drill
Game Integration:
Introduce basic course strategy
Shot selection (safe vs aggressive)
Playing to strengths
Customization:
Spend more time where the student loses the most shots
No rushing — mastery before adding complexity
Outcome:
Improved consistency across clubs
Better scoring awareness
Reduced wasted shots
