20 minutes iron play, 10 minutes FWs, 15 minutes Driver, 30 minutes chipping (gives the player the vision and knowledge of rolling on undulated greens at developed speeds), 30 minutes pitches (develops "feel" for partial swing lengths and how the ball reacts upon impact with the surface of the green ), and 30 minutes using various putting drills to enhance distance control. Equals 2 hours and 15 minutes done three times a week. Of that 2 hours and 15 minutes, they work their short game 1 and a half hours. This is a college-level practice regimen for a division 1 university nearby. At a great many colleges and universities, the golf team actually attend class two days a week. They teach the biomechanical ranges of the player's body, how the spine limits rotational movement in the mid back and lumbar vertebrae, they teach the physics of the equipment we use, as well as the physics of swing techniques (there are more than one). They incorporate the physics department into the instruction, as well as the biology and biomechanical departments, as tools for the players to build off of. They teach how the movement of mass creates forces that can be used to return to impact and to build speed and power generated through applied physics. They teach that the length of the lever is determinate to the weight of the club-head at impact, as the length of the lever is squared (simple Newtonian physics) meaning 1 pound of weight on a 7 foot lever applies 49 pounds of force at impact. That is why high-level players have a straight line from the left shoulder to the ball at impact. Some think it gives reliable distances, which it does because the lever length is consistent with the arm being incorporated, but this is created by the length of the lever (lead arm at impact) itself because that 7 feet (arm length coupled to shaft length provides a consistent radius and neither changes length physically. Your arms don't stretch and the shaft doesn't either. When squared that 7-foot lever equals 49 times the weight of the moving club head at impact. They teach the restitution properties of golf balls (smash factor) and how uneven lies are determinate to direction once striking the ball, as the striker plate (angled plate used to describe a golf impact in physics) always places backspin on the ball once struck, so any elevated ball position or any ball that rest below your feet, are automatically altered directions of the launch line and flight characteristics. Here in America, our colleges teach the actual physics in play, so the player isn't fighting universal physics with their swing technique. As a demonstration, Arizona State University tied the physics department to the golf team which benefits both departments, and they actually built additional buildings so the players could use this training effectively in facilities that educate the players. They then coupled their bioengineering department as well, to add to the input the player has access to. It isn't all practice sessions. These universities focus on educating the student through the use of various departmental educational advantages, techniques, and associated equipment they gain access to. They also play of course, so their regimen is through a complete instructional design. I practice at a site where college-level players from more than 10 local colleges use for their practice in the early evenings. I speak with many of them. At times I work with them myself to better my own play. We do little games like "horse" on the greens most of the time. Their focus is mostly about reliable length. That is why they work more on their short game. They know pretty much how far they hit their irons and woods. It is the partial shots they work so hard on, so they have enough feel to develop the required lengths needed for recovery shots.
This is incredible and fantastic that you gave us a spreadsheet to use. Anyone who dislikes this video is a wanker. Thank you very much, really appreciated
Great plan! It's amazing how "easy" some of these drills seem until you actually practice them. I love the sense of accomplishment when I get to turn a box green though! Thanks for making this available!
Wow. That is way more than I’ve been doing. Now I know why I’m not improving. Eye opener. Will try to do this once a month to start. When the snow melts. Ugh. Thanks Coach!
Matt Logo I'm sure you can get better without doing all this, it's just a good way of making sure you're covering every aspect of your game. Try some of the drills next time you practise and let me know how you get on 👍
Scratch Golf been working on these for a few weeks now. These are really tough for me, gets me frustrated that I can’t even pass the easy ones. Keep trying I guess
Just goes to show - you don't need to have PGA Pro after your name to be able to deliver quality advice. Nice practice facilities too. I also like your style of delivery. John from TOWIE country.
Stumbled upon this video just before I went to the practice center today and did a few of the putting drills- to think I never considered adding any kind of regimented practice to the putting green. Instant improvement, most importantly in those 3-5 footers that non-pros like us so often choke on. They add up! Thanks for the tips.
Stephen Butka Keep your scores and see if you improve over time. It'll help you a lot more than just aimlessly working your way around the putting green as most people do!
I decided to try the practice plan by breaking it out into different days due to my restricted schedule. By really focusing on drills and instead of mindlessly hitting hundreds of balls at the range, I have noticed improvements on the course. I'm also noticing I'm getting a better feel for my swing and the club face. Also, when playing on the course I feel that I'm starting to understand my flaws, which is a lot, but being able to correct it during the practice session. I shot my first par on front 9 with 4 birdies. I had to slow down my practice due to snow but hopeful to continue this progress. Thank you Rob for sharing this plan.
so I downloaded the spreadsheet and did a few drills today. absolutely love how organized it is. but the 25 3 footers are absolute murder, seriously made me weak at the knees hahaha. thanks a load!
Haha, sometimes I rattle them off really quickly and other times they'll take ages! Bet you'll be missing a lot less short ones out on the course though!
Will be giving this a try. I have been putting a lot of work in on my game over the winter and planned to attack short game / putting come March so I have come across this video at the perfect time.
Just discovered this. My home range has Top Tracer so I am starting with your suggested drills and modifying to use some of the games and tracking within Top Tracer.
Spent a couple of hours one afternoon doing some of these putting drills then on Saturday shot 81 beating my personal best by 3 shots. Thanks mate legend!
@@RobMcGarr I have played for many years and had a plus handicap for a while. I am now 60 years old and play off of 4.2 HCP. This plan is really great for anyone wanting to take it to the next level.
Thanks Rob! Found this video a couple of days ago. Hit the practice greens today and played "KILLER"! What a putting drill! Completed it on my third try. Had one "life" left for the 8ft, 9ft and 10 footer. Talk about internal pressure to make to putt!. This is the best putting drill if you want to be able to make the pressure putts on the course. Will be practicing this one every time at the practice green. Thanks again.
I’m not stalking you lol! But I have to comment again, let’s give praise when praise is due! Truly appreciate this video and the link to the spreadsheet, quality! . I’ve just copied and pasted it and I will be following this as soon as Monday. I’m currently a 22 handicapper but a obsessed one haha. I want to be in single figures by the years out. I just shot 18 over last week (best score ever, for me) anyway waffling on. Cheers again Rob 👍🏻
Had a very similar Schedule when I played college golf in California. Lots of times we would split up days and just focus on one aspect of the game such as Putting, Chipping, Iron Striking etc... But one of the most valuable things I took from those practice routines was also getting into the Gym a couple times a week, working on core strength and golf related exercises. That helped immensely, not only in Golf but overall I felt great! Awesome video, you have a beautiful swing! Well done!
MrCircus177 Thanks for the comment. I've had a few people say they did a similar thing in college which is good to hear, maybe you can trust the internet after all! Check out my Rory workout video if you haven't already 🏌️♂️💪
This channel is quickly becoming my favorite golf channel on the ‘tube. You think a lot like me and I can relate to your frustrations and excitement. Thanks for keeping your channel alive!
I like the 20 tee drill! I think what I might do is whatever I make I will put the tees in my right pocket and what I miss in my left. That way I can monitor how I'm doing.
John, many thanks for taking the time to put this up and demonstrating all the different aspects of the practice. It was very clear and presented really well.
All of the golf personalities on UA-cam should be focused on this video. This is tangible and it shows us the work load required to get better. Take all the lessons you want, but all the new toys... but this is how you score better! I didn’t read all 70 posts before I commented, I’m sure that was redundant as hell! Cheers
Tons of smart practice ideas. And it seems like a great way to practice for a couple weeks or a month if you have a tournament or a golf trip or some specific event you want to play really well in. I don’t know how much I would enjoy golf if I practiced this much all the time...
Wowm I found the video a long time ago, skipped through it and never saw it again until last week. And I have to say: Big probs! You made my practice sessions so much more meaningfull. Like the overtake putting the most fun, but literaly any drill is really awesome. Thanks
Yep I also have a schedule happy to share. Definitely agree with the left arm right arm both plan - been doing that for three weeks - 9.30 to 2.30 on the clock face and then 12 to 12. 100 of each in parts of 50. 600 in total with no ball - then 100 balls X the six ways - working well.
Great video. Thanks. I’m going to try and get a copy of the plan. I’m 55 now and taken the game up again after a 15 year break. My aim is break 80 this year. I have been hitting a lot of practice balls to get my swing back, and the last few sessions I have practiced by playing my course in my mind on the practice range, setting an imaginary target for each shot and assuming 2 puts if I believe I have hit the green. Your practice plan however is much more structured so thanks.
Kion Northam Welcome back to golf! Doing what you've been doing on the range is great - far better than just hitting 7-iron 30 times in a row. Try a few of the drills and let me know how you get on 👍
Will look forward to using this method! Thanks. Congrats on the 5 handicap! That’s my aim. Only started playing golf last year and gone from 18 down to 9.2! Finding it hard now 🤭
Graeme Cryer Cheers Graeme, hope this helps! In my experience your handicap will come down quickly for a while, then plateau or even go back up a smidge until the next big breakthrough period. It's rarely continual, steady progress!
Scratch Golf thank pal. Yeah I was down to 9 within 6 months of starting and then had a few lessons and since then I’ve got worse and can’t get down past 9, apart from the odd decent round of 6. It’s driving me crazy as my end goal is to play off 4/5! I think I’ll be happy with that. It’s good to see your struggle as I thought it was just me haha. Starting to feel like giving up 😜 GOLF IS HARD LOL
Don't give up mate. Watch my most recent video and you'll realise that even really good players have the same frustrations at times. Just keep it fun, that'll keep you playing and you'll get where you want to be sooner or later!
Scratch Golf - Yeah I’ve watched it pal but sometimes you can’t be consoled 😂 - I’ve give myself a target of 7 for the end of this summer so I’ll so how that goes. Keep making honest videos mate. Thanks
This is great and is similar to a schedule I recently created for myself. I've only been playing for just over a year and was getting frustrated about my lack of progress but I've now found that being able to quantify my practice really helps me focus my game better and to know what my strengths and weaknesses are.
Putting and wedge play is the secret to scoring low in golf. If I had to start my golf life over again, I would start with putter and my wedges rather than my driver and 7 iron. The amount of balls I spent hitting with the big clubs was unnecessary but fun.
Hey Mate! It’s me Rodney again, from the golf store and you can’t believe anything on the internet. Practicing won’t make you a better player. What you need to do is buy new clubs every year! And not just any clubs. You need the top of the line driver with the fidget spinner adjustability, trampoline face Technology and the new karate kid kick point shaft! That’ll make you a real Playa!! 😂
mebeingU2 Great! I’ll sell you that one mate and then you can come back next week and I’ll sell you the NEW karate kid 2 kick point shaft! Guaranteed 20 extra yards with the new paint job. This new paint we put on it is so thin that you save at least 8-10 shots But that doesn’t work with the fidget spinner head so you’ll have to buy a new one of those too and the grip is sold separately. I promise this will make you a Playaaa!!
Yep been there done that - and now I drive the ball 635 yards and can't find a course to play - this new kit is sooooo long!! I actually have a wedge and a hybrid I bought new - the rest is hand me downs and secondhand. I love it when I out-drive an expensive new club. Reminds me of this weeks Top Gear where a 1966 Ford GT40 beats four new super cars on the track - Ha! Well for me maybe a 2CV beats a Trabant!
Kevin I couldn't disagree with you more, I think the karate kid kick point shaft sucks, you need the new G.I. joe kung fu grips, with the twisty face simi soft driver, with the new super long, can't miss a putt balls.
What an incredibly informative video, thanks Rob. I'm going to try those putting challenges and then I'm off to buy a net to practice my short game in my backyard after I buy my new wedges.Thanks.
Great vid Rob, just to add the the chipping practice, a mate and I would have a comp where whoever got closest to the hole on the first chip chose the position of the next shot, first to 15 won the game and whatever we were playing for... great fun and good competition for bragging rights... Loving the Vlogs bud
I thought this was gonna be another video saying "you have to practice to get better" but I was pleasantly surprised. Great video. I downloaded the spreadsheet and I'm gonna have a go at it and see how I can make it work for me.
Probably the most helpful, no pro, practice/tips video! Not sure I have the time to do all of that but I'm certainly going to target parts of my game and use these practice techniques.
Thanks man! Definitely don't stress about trying to cram it all in. Just do bits as and when you fancy and see how you get on. Let me know how it goes!
thanks for the info! most golf UA-cam videos are just talk but no real solutions. this was actually practical to use in helping everyone's game. Well done and keep these ideas coming. BTW did trying to keep to this practice schedule make you start hating the game and drove you away for a time? just wondering since you talked about practicing three putts for 2 hours and how incredibly tedious it was.
videom Thank you 👍 Three hours was a bit of an exaggeration but it's a fair question. I got to the stage where I'd turn down a game with mates because I felt like I should be practising. That's not a flaw with the schedule, more with my mental approach to the game at that time. The pros have to practise even when sometimes they'd rather not. As amateurs we can do whatever we feel like!
I'm just starting my journey to scratch. Got 4 kids and golf has taken a back seat for 10 years. Now giving myself a good two years to get as low as I can. Starting at 15 handicap so some way to go. Only recently found your videos and I've found them very interesting. Will keep you posted
This is a good routine but lacking much in the way of full swing. It's funny because all of your short game practice is VERY specific and target oriented. It's goal oriented with consequences and points. Then your full swing is VERY GENERAL! 1. Swing 1 arm 2. Try to hit a wide fairway. Not hit a 9 iron a specific distance and line. 1 point per shots with 15 feet etc. Its like the short game has targets, results, scoring, feedback, pressure, discomfort etc. While the long game has try to feel something and get comfortable. Thank you for this list as it has really helped me narrow down some specific drills! Great video!
This was a fantastic video and exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been practicing a lot but it’s been so inconsistent in my improving that I get discouraged. I was wondering how to track it better. Thanks
Thanks for this video mate, getting back into the game after taking a 5 year hiatus. I used to play off 6 as a junior and hopefully with this schedule over the coming autumn/winter I can find my game again and aim for single digits. With less time to play these days due to work and kids it’s essential to find a regime where I’m getting the most out of say an hour so on the course or practice range. Love the putting drills.
No probs, hope it helps them. I don't know how old they are but when you're a kid the most important thing is to have fun with it! (Actually that's probably the most important thing no matter how old you are!)
I know I'm 5 years late here but loved the video. Really helpful content 👊 I'll be adjusting this and using in the near future once I get my first set of my own clubs! (28 handicap btw, my journeys just begun 🥳)
Great practice plan and thanks for making the excel file available for download. I made added comments to each section so I remember the drill and plan to use the plan moving forward.
I saw that same training schedule in a well known book, so its fairly accurate. The only thing I'll say is find a copy of Phil Michelson's practice and that's a real good one to go with. Dave peltz and that guy in Michigan are real good. Check them out, they have BIG books written on putting and the short game.
Brilliant vid once again a real inspiration. So much so, I've left the wife & kids, quit my job and now feel I finally have the time to put this practice schedule into my weekly routine and hopefully get my handicap down from 19 to 14 It will be worth it in the end, I know it will. Thanks Scratch 😎👍
Great video. Quite like it. I may not be able to do all of this but definitely would like to try some of this to see how I can drop down to single digits. Rishi (Hcp 15.5)
Great vid and a really good schedule to work to. I will certainly be using it. Similar to you I have come down from 11 to 6 in 14 months and my goals have changed from being single figure to being cat one.. Don't have as much time as you but as days get longer this will give me a great plan. Cheers keep up the good work.
stuart cunningham I don't actually have as much time myself at the mo but like I say you can always pick and choose or spread it over a longer period. Well done on your improvement, I'm sure Cat 1 won't be long! 👍
Scratch Golf I've had one last week,it was decent,no trackman or owt but I feel I know what I need to be doing its just so bloody hard to do it consistently. I film my swing thinking I'm getting there and when I view it I'm still steep as f##$!!😡😂 The swings better though and I'm not hitting big fades anymore so can't be too despondent I've just got to learn to be patient ...easier said than done!!
Gary Rae Tell me about it! Most people don't realise how hard it is to actually change your golf swing. It's like trying to change the way you walk or talk!
Scratch Golf I'd say it's harder than that!! I can do a decent Scouser accent and give it a gangster lean but changing my swing is maddeningly difficult!
Gary - I struggled with that same issue until I saw a coach having kids hit shots off their knees. When to the range and tried the same drill. I'm not totally fixed, but finally saw improvement.
Not surprised it's very short game driven I spent a lot of time on them parts in the summer and went from a 21 to 13 hcp (along with lessons). Definitely going to download and work through this plan - thank you! What golf course is that? A fantastic practice facility
Had a go at 7 of the tasks today went really well...enjoyed the par 18 chip and putt one...i used to hit about 50 3 footers from same position and hole loads...did your 25 from 3 foot and couldn't get past 12 😂 will work on this again...soooo frustrating
Chasing Scratch put me onto this. Can't wait to try it. Thanks!
20 minutes iron play, 10 minutes FWs, 15 minutes Driver, 30 minutes chipping (gives the player the vision and knowledge of rolling on undulated greens at developed speeds), 30 minutes pitches (develops "feel" for partial swing lengths and how the ball reacts upon impact with the surface of the green ), and 30 minutes using various putting drills to enhance distance control. Equals 2 hours and 15 minutes done three times a week. Of that 2 hours and 15 minutes, they work their short game 1 and a half hours. This is a college-level practice regimen for a division 1 university nearby. At a great many colleges and universities, the golf team actually attend class two days a week. They teach the biomechanical ranges of the player's body, how the spine limits rotational movement in the mid back and lumbar vertebrae, they teach the physics of the equipment we use, as well as the physics of swing techniques (there are more than one). They incorporate the physics department into the instruction, as well as the biology and biomechanical departments, as tools for the players to build off of. They teach how the movement of mass creates forces that can be used to return to impact and to build speed and power generated through applied physics. They teach that the length of the lever is determinate to the weight of the club-head at impact, as the length of the lever is squared (simple Newtonian physics) meaning 1 pound of weight on a 7 foot lever applies 49 pounds of force at impact. That is why high-level players have a straight line from the left shoulder to the ball at impact. Some think it gives reliable distances, which it does because the lever length is consistent with the arm being incorporated, but this is created by the length of the lever (lead arm at impact) itself because that 7 feet (arm length coupled to shaft length provides a consistent radius and neither changes length physically. Your arms don't stretch and the shaft doesn't either. When squared that 7-foot lever equals 49 times the weight of the moving club head at impact. They teach the restitution properties of golf balls (smash factor) and how uneven lies are determinate to direction once striking the ball, as the striker plate (angled plate used to describe a golf impact in physics) always places backspin on the ball once struck, so any elevated ball position or any ball that rest below your feet, are automatically altered directions of the launch line and flight characteristics. Here in America, our colleges teach the actual physics in play, so the player isn't fighting universal physics with their swing technique. As a demonstration, Arizona State University tied the physics department to the golf team which benefits both departments, and they actually built additional buildings so the players could use this training effectively in facilities that educate the players. They then coupled their bioengineering department as well, to add to the input the player has access to. It isn't all practice sessions. These universities focus on educating the student through the use of various departmental educational advantages, techniques, and associated equipment they gain access to. They also play of course, so their regimen is through a complete instructional design. I practice at a site where college-level players from more than 10 local colleges use for their practice in the early evenings. I speak with many of them. At times I work with them myself to better my own play. We do little games like "horse" on the greens most of the time. Their focus is mostly about reliable length. That is why they work more on their short game. They know pretty much how far they hit their irons and woods. It is the partial shots they work so hard on, so they have enough feel to develop the required lengths needed for recovery shots.
eddiebro101 wow
thanks for sharing this
Where can I get that tracking sheet?
Very interesting comments, thanks for sharing
Their left shoulder isn’t above the ball at impact tho
This is incredible and fantastic that you gave us a spreadsheet to use. Anyone who dislikes this video is a wanker. Thank you very much, really appreciated
No worries at all, hope it helps!
I haven’t done all these drills but the one arm drill described (starting around 13:45)helped me the most of any drill discover my swing
Glad it helped mate. Hope the others are as useful!
Damn….I wish I’d seen these ages ago, my practice “routine” is a shambles compared to this…makes total sense, cheers Rob, top lad!
Great plan! It's amazing how "easy" some of these drills seem until you actually practice them. I love the sense of accomplishment when I get to turn a box green though! Thanks for making this available!
Absolutely, it's easy on paper! Glad you're liking it :)
Wow. That is way more than I’ve been doing. Now I know why I’m not improving. Eye opener. Will try to do this once a month to start. When the snow melts. Ugh. Thanks Coach!
Matt Logo I'm sure you can get better without doing all this, it's just a good way of making sure you're covering every aspect of your game. Try some of the drills next time you practise and let me know how you get on 👍
Scratch Golf been working on these for a few weeks now. These are really tough for me, gets me frustrated that I can’t even pass the easy ones. Keep trying I guess
Just goes to show - you don't need to have PGA Pro after your name to be able to deliver quality advice. Nice practice facilities too. I also like your style of delivery. John from TOWIE country.
Cheers John. I'm from TOWIE country too!
Stumbled upon this video just before I went to the practice center today and did a few of the putting drills- to think I never considered adding any kind of regimented practice to the putting green. Instant improvement, most importantly in those 3-5 footers that non-pros like us so often choke on. They add up! Thanks for the tips.
Stephen Butka Keep your scores and see if you improve over time. It'll help you a lot more than just aimlessly working your way around the putting green as most people do!
It feels like this video is going to help me on my quest more than any other UA-cam video I've ever watched. Thank you!
Great schedule and great video! Just need to convince my wife this is good for our relationship!!!!
Haha, you need a separate spreadsheet for wife management!
ha ha ha
Jonathan Johnstone hahah I loved this comment
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Thanks for taking the time to post this! Looking forward to giving it a try.
I decided to try the practice plan by breaking it out into different days due to my restricted schedule. By really focusing on drills and instead of mindlessly hitting hundreds of balls at the range, I have noticed improvements on the course. I'm also noticing I'm getting a better feel for my swing and the club face. Also, when playing on the course I feel that I'm starting to understand my flaws, which is a lot, but being able to correct it during the practice session. I shot my first par on front 9 with 4 birdies. I had to slow down my practice due to snow but hopeful to continue this progress. Thank you Rob for sharing this plan.
That's awesome, good work! Quality over quantity definitely helps when it comes to practice.
so I downloaded the spreadsheet and did a few drills today. absolutely love how organized it is. but the 25 3 footers are absolute murder, seriously made me weak at the knees hahaha. thanks a load!
Haha, sometimes I rattle them off really quickly and other times they'll take ages! Bet you'll be missing a lot less short ones out on the course though!
Will be giving this a try. I have been putting a lot of work in on my game over the winter and planned to attack short game / putting come March so I have come across this video at the perfect time.
Great to hear. Let me know how you get on!
Just discovered this. My home range has Top Tracer so I am starting with your suggested drills and modifying to use some of the games and tracking within Top Tracer.
Lucky you! Something like that should make your practice much more enjoyable and useful.
Spent a couple of hours one afternoon doing some of these putting drills then on Saturday shot 81 beating my personal best by 3 shots. Thanks mate legend!
Forgot to mention had only 27 putts booyah!!
Quality stuff! That's amazing to hear and thanks for letting me know. Just tweeted your comment!
This is one of the best if not the best practice plan I have ever seen. Great job. THANKS.
Glad you liked it!
@@RobMcGarr I have played for many years and had a plus handicap for a while. I am now 60 years old and play off of 4.2 HCP. This plan is really great for anyone wanting to take it to the next level.
this is fantastic has helped me get from 14 to 8 through the 2018 summer season
Amazing stuff Dan, congrats!
Scratch Golf thank you pal, you a great player and inspiration to many people, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK👍🏼
Thanks Rob! Found this video a couple of days ago. Hit the practice greens today and played "KILLER"! What a putting drill! Completed it on my third try. Had one "life" left for the 8ft, 9ft and 10 footer. Talk about internal pressure to make to putt!. This is the best putting drill if you want to be able to make the pressure putts on the course. Will be practicing this one every time at the practice green.
Thanks again.
Killer is a killer but makes you a killer on the course!
One of the best videos for advice on how to organise practise/drills to practise! Really good channel👌🏼
Thank you!
I’m not stalking you lol! But I have to comment again, let’s give praise when praise is due! Truly appreciate this video and the link to the spreadsheet, quality! . I’ve just copied and pasted it and I will be following this as soon as Monday. I’m currently a 22 handicapper but a obsessed one haha. I want to be in single figures by the years out. I just shot 18 over last week (best score ever, for me) anyway waffling on. Cheers again Rob 👍🏻
Haha, no worries at all mate. Hope the practice goes well! And congrats on your best ever round, keep it up!
Had a very similar Schedule when I played college golf in California. Lots of times we would split up days and just focus on one aspect of the game such as Putting, Chipping, Iron Striking etc... But one of the most valuable things I took from those practice routines was also getting into the Gym a couple times a week, working on core strength and golf related exercises. That helped immensely, not only in Golf but overall I felt great! Awesome video, you have a beautiful swing! Well done!
MrCircus177 Thanks for the comment. I've had a few people say they did a similar thing in college which is good to hear, maybe you can trust the internet after all! Check out my Rory workout video if you haven't already 🏌️♂️💪
This channel is quickly becoming my favorite golf channel on the ‘tube. You think a lot like me and I can relate to your frustrations and excitement. Thanks for keeping your channel alive!
Thank YOU for watching!
This is the greatest video about practicing golf on youtube that I have watched. Great job!
And that's one of the greatest comments I've ever had on one of my videos, cheers!
Wow what a practice plan!!! I can't wait to hit the range and get to work. Thanks
No worries, let me know how you get on with it!
This is one of the most useful pieces of info I've seen in quite awhile
Allen Wilson Great to hear! 👍
I like the 20 tee drill! I think what I might do is whatever I make I will put the tees in my right pocket and what I miss in my left. That way I can monitor how I'm doing.
John, many thanks for taking the time to put this up and demonstrating all the different aspects of the practice. It was very clear and presented really well.
pomem1 Thank you, but it's Rob, not John!
All of the golf personalities on UA-cam should be focused on this video. This is tangible and it shows us the work load required to get better. Take all the lessons you want, but all the new toys... but this is how you score better!
I didn’t read all 70 posts before I commented, I’m sure that was redundant as hell! Cheers
Stephan Kleemeyer Not redundant at all, it was a fantastic comment to wake up to! 👍
Tons of smart practice ideas. And it seems like a great way to practice for a couple weeks or a month if you have a tournament or a golf trip or some specific event you want to play really well in. I don’t know how much I would enjoy golf if I practiced this much all the time...
I say that exact same thing in some of my more recent videos. Don't let practice become a chore - if you're getting bored, do something different.
Wowm I found the video a long time ago, skipped through it and never saw it again until last week. And I have to say: Big probs! You made my practice sessions so much more meaningfull. Like the overtake putting the most fun, but literaly any drill is really awesome. Thanks
Yep I also have a schedule happy to share.
Definitely agree with the left arm right arm both plan - been doing that for three weeks - 9.30 to 2.30 on the clock face and then 12 to 12. 100 of each in parts of 50. 600 in total with no ball - then 100 balls X the six ways - working well.
Chris Downing Always interested to have a look at and see if there's anything I can add or change.
Scratch Golf - not sure how I might send you a spreadsheet
Chris Downing My email is robmcgarr@hotmail.co.uk
Great video. Thanks. I’m going to try and get a copy of the plan. I’m 55 now and taken the game up again after a 15 year break. My aim is break 80 this year. I have been hitting a lot of practice balls to get my swing back, and the last few sessions I have practiced by playing my course in my mind on the practice range, setting an imaginary target for each shot and assuming 2 puts if I believe I have hit the green. Your practice plan however is much more structured so thanks.
Kion Northam Welcome back to golf! Doing what you've been doing on the range is great - far better than just hitting 7-iron 30 times in a row. Try a few of the drills and let me know how you get on 👍
One of the best videos on UA-cam
Will look forward to using this method! Thanks. Congrats on the 5 handicap! That’s my aim. Only started playing golf last year and gone from 18 down to 9.2! Finding it hard now 🤭
Graeme Cryer Cheers Graeme, hope this helps! In my experience your handicap will come down quickly for a while, then plateau or even go back up a smidge until the next big breakthrough period. It's rarely continual, steady progress!
Scratch Golf thank pal. Yeah I was down to 9 within 6 months of starting and then had a few lessons and since then I’ve got worse and can’t get down past 9, apart from the odd decent round of 6. It’s driving me crazy as my end goal is to play off 4/5! I think I’ll be happy with that. It’s good to see your struggle as I thought it was just me haha. Starting to feel like giving up 😜 GOLF IS HARD LOL
Don't give up mate. Watch my most recent video and you'll realise that even really good players have the same frustrations at times. Just keep it fun, that'll keep you playing and you'll get where you want to be sooner or later!
Scratch Golf - Yeah I’ve watched it pal but sometimes you can’t be consoled 😂 - I’ve give myself a target of 7 for the end of this summer so I’ll so how that goes. Keep making honest videos mate. Thanks
This is great and is similar to a schedule I recently created for myself. I've only been playing for just over a year and was getting frustrated about my lack of progress but I've now found that being able to quantify my practice really helps me focus my game better and to know what my strengths and weaknesses are.
This is just what I need! I never practice my short game but this get some me excited to do so and my game really needs it. Thank you!!!!
No worries, hope it helps! :)
Putting and wedge play is the secret to scoring low in golf. If I had to start my golf life over again, I would start with putter and my wedges rather than my driver and 7 iron. The amount of balls I spent hitting with the big clubs was unnecessary but fun.
This is the best summary of a golf practice schedule i have seen so far! Great Vid and thanks for the Link. This will boost my game ... i hope :-)
Chris Tian Hope it helps! Let me know if you have any questions when you start using it 👍
Hey Mate! It’s me Rodney again, from the golf store and you can’t believe anything on the internet. Practicing won’t make you a better player. What you need to do is buy new clubs every year! And not just any clubs. You need the top of the line driver with the fidget spinner adjustability, trampoline face Technology and the new karate kid kick point shaft! That’ll make you a real Playa!! 😂
Kevin Friesen 🇦🇺🏌️♂️👍
Ha-Ha! I knew I was missing something with my driver...I need the one with the karate kid kick-point!! Too funny!
mebeingU2 Great! I’ll sell you that one mate and then you can come back next week and I’ll sell you the NEW karate kid 2 kick point shaft! Guaranteed 20 extra yards with the new paint job. This new paint we put on it is so thin that you save at least 8-10 shots But that doesn’t work with the fidget spinner head so you’ll have to buy a new one of those too and the grip is sold separately. I promise this will make you a Playaaa!!
Yep been there done that - and now I drive the ball 635 yards and can't find a course to play - this new kit is sooooo long!! I actually have a wedge and a hybrid I bought new - the rest is hand me downs and secondhand. I love it when I out-drive an expensive new club. Reminds me of this weeks Top Gear where a 1966 Ford GT40 beats four new super cars on the track - Ha! Well for me maybe a 2CV beats a Trabant!
Kevin I couldn't disagree with you more, I think the karate kid kick point shaft sucks, you need the new G.I. joe kung fu grips, with the twisty face simi soft driver, with the new super long, can't miss a putt balls.
What an incredibly informative video, thanks Rob. I'm going to try those putting challenges and then I'm off to buy a net to practice my short game in my backyard after I buy my new wedges.Thanks.
No worries, thanks for watching! Let me know how you get on.
Great vid Rob, just to add the the chipping practice, a mate and I would have a comp where whoever got closest to the hole on the first chip chose the position of the next shot, first to 15 won the game and whatever we were playing for... great fun and good competition for bragging rights... Loving the Vlogs bud
Amazing video. I have been trying to play/practice golf more recently and didn't know how to practice. Thanks for all of these drills!
Happy to help!
I thought this was gonna be another video saying "you have to practice to get better" but I was pleasantly surprised. Great video. I downloaded the spreadsheet and I'm gonna have a go at it and see how I can make it work for me.
Cheers Lucas. Let me know how you get on!
Lucas Carman where did you find the spreadsheet to download?
Lucas Carman found it!
This is exactly what i was looking for in order how to practice to improve my game. You've gained a new subscriber. Great content!
Cheers Brandon, hope it helps!
This was probably one of the most useful practicing tips video I’ve seen on UA-cam. Keep up the great content! Looking forward to more tips to come.
That's great to hear, thank you! Let me know how it goes.
Just a geek note. have same jumper and grips. Nice one mate
Excellent summary Rob, very useful. See you on the practice green at BP.
So *this* is the revolutionary putting stuff ! Looks good and should deffo improve my putting. Now if i can just find a putting green..
Get one laid in your garden!
Superb .Can't believe no one has done a video like this .keep em coming .
Dougie Farquharson That's what I thought when I was trying to find a schedule! Hope it helps 👍
Probably the most helpful, no pro, practice/tips video! Not sure I have the time to do all of that but I'm certainly going to target parts of my game and use these practice techniques.
Thanks man! Definitely don't stress about trying to cram it all in. Just do bits as and when you fancy and see how you get on. Let me know how it goes!
Excellent; your best chance of achieving a goal is to have a plan and then work your plan.
Bill Wallenstein Couldn't agree more! Applies to pretty much anything, not just golf!
thanks for the info! most golf UA-cam videos are just talk but no real solutions. this was actually practical to use in helping everyone's game. Well done and keep these ideas coming. BTW did trying to keep to this practice schedule make you start hating the game and drove you away for a time? just wondering since you talked about practicing three putts for 2 hours and how incredibly tedious it was.
videom Thank you 👍
Three hours was a bit of an exaggeration but it's a fair question. I got to the stage where I'd turn down a game with mates because I felt like I should be practising. That's not a flaw with the schedule, more with my mental approach to the game at that time. The pros have to practise even when sometimes they'd rather not. As amateurs we can do whatever we feel like!
Hi, cheers for doing this and sharing it, will give me a lot more focus when practicing. Love the look of the putting drills. Definitely need these!!
gregg weir No worries, thank you for watching! Let me know how you get on and shout if you have any questions 👍
I'm just starting my journey to scratch. Got 4 kids and golf has taken a back seat for 10 years. Now giving myself a good two years to get as low as I can. Starting at 15 handicap so some way to go. Only recently found your videos and I've found them very interesting. Will keep you posted
Rob i looked into it and a mate of mine used a very similar thing to this @ college.
Well that's good to hear!
Thanks for this great video. I struggle putting and I am going to employ this practice schedule immediately.
No worries. Hope it helps! Let me know how you get on with it :)
fantastic. i can't wait to put this practice program you crafted to work. well done!
This is a good routine but lacking much in the way of full swing. It's funny because all of your short game practice is VERY specific and target oriented. It's goal oriented with consequences and points. Then your full swing is VERY GENERAL! 1. Swing 1 arm 2. Try to hit a wide fairway.
Not hit a 9 iron a specific distance and line. 1 point per shots with 15 feet etc. Its like the short game has targets, results, scoring, feedback, pressure, discomfort etc. While the long game has try to feel something and get comfortable. Thank you for this list as it has really helped me narrow down some specific drills! Great video!
I hear what you're saying. I guess the long game target specific stuff you're talking about is what you're doing on the course though?
This was a fantastic video and exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been practicing a lot but it’s been so inconsistent in my improving that I get discouraged. I was wondering how to track it better. Thanks
Hope it helps! 👍
Very good practice suggestions! I'm going to use them (when the weather breaks) to lower my scores this year! Thanks for sharing!
mebeingU2 No worries, let me know how you get on! Roll on spring!
Perfect practice makes perfect. Thanks for taking the time to put this on.
Guy Davey No probs, hope it's some use 👍
Thanks for this video mate, getting back into the game after taking a 5 year hiatus. I used to play off 6 as a junior and hopefully with this schedule over the coming autumn/winter I can find my game again and aim for single digits. With less time to play these days due to work and kids it’s essential to find a regime where I’m getting the most out of say an hour so on the course or practice range. Love the putting drills.
Great plan. I was looking for a routine for my sons. Thanks for sharing
No probs, hope it helps them. I don't know how old they are but when you're a kid the most important thing is to have fun with it! (Actually that's probably the most important thing no matter how old you are!)
Best outro ever. Really helpful advice, thanks.
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching :)
Proper practical advise. Honest and pragmatic. Keep it coming.
Seriously good advice. Will be using this, starting tomorrow. I hope you make it PRO mate, would be cool seeing you on tour.
Hope it helps chap :)
This is perfect thank you. Been looking for something this simple but structured.
No worries, hope it helps! 👍
Thank you for sharing. Excellent drills and well explained. I am taking it to the range tomorrow ⛳️🏌️♂️👍
No worries at all! :) Let me know how you find it.
Thanks for putting this together! I've been looking to make my practices more efficient and effective and this looks like just the ticket!
No worries, hope it helps!
I know I'm 5 years late here but loved the video. Really helpful content 👊
I'll be adjusting this and using in the near future once I get my first set of my own clubs! (28 handicap btw, my journeys just begun 🥳)
Great practice plan and thanks for making the excel file available for download. I made added comments to each section so I remember the drill and plan to use the plan moving forward.
Pelz shortgame handicap tests for putting and chipping!
I saw that same training schedule in a well known book, so its fairly accurate. The only thing I'll say is find a copy of Phil Michelson's practice and that's a real good one to go with. Dave peltz and that guy in Michigan are real good. Check them out, they have BIG books written on putting and the short game.
I've seen the Dave Pelz short game test before, keep meaning to give it a go.
Grueling practice plan!!! Brilliant! So glad I've found your channel. Keep it up! 👍
Cheers Larry, I'm glad you found it too!
Thanks for making this video! I thought I made pretty good use of my range time until I saw this -well done.
No worries, hope it helps!
Brilliant vid once again a real inspiration. So much so, I've left the wife & kids, quit my job and now feel I finally have the time to put this practice schedule into my weekly routine and hopefully get my handicap down from 19 to 14
It will be worth it in the end, I know it will.
Thanks Scratch 😎👍
Mussel41 😐
Would you mind explaining the numbers in the 9 and 18 scoring? The guide is awesome. Thank you!
Great video thanks, I will definitely be using this over the next few weeks
David Williams No worries David, hope it helps. Let me know how it goes!
Great video, first one I have watched. Will definitely keep watching.
Phil Williamson Thanks Phil, welcome to the channel!
quality video fp.... deffo trying these this season, cant wait for the nights to start drawing out
3steveo3 Me too! Let me know how you get on 👍
Great video. Quite like it. I may not be able to do all of this but definitely would like to try some of this to see how I can drop down to single digits.
Rishi (Hcp 15.5)
Give some a go and see how you get on.
Great vid and a really good schedule to work to. I will certainly be using it. Similar to you I have come down from 11 to 6 in 14 months and my goals have changed from being single figure to being cat one.. Don't have as much time as you but as days get longer this will give me a great plan. Cheers keep up the good work.
stuart cunningham I don't actually have as much time myself at the mo but like I say you can always pick and choose or spread it over a longer period. Well done on your improvement, I'm sure Cat 1 won't be long! 👍
Just one thing, can't seem to find the link..
stuart cunningham It's in the description 🤓
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Really useful stuff in there, Rob! Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!
Superb stuff Rob loving it, i did do some of these drills but nowhere near the amount of putting drills top stuff brotha.
Superb, just what I was looking for, many thanks
Glad it helped!
great practical drills. appreciate your down to earth style of instructing. thanks
Fantastic Rob, goner give this a go next week onwards. Thanks for posting 👍
Jamie Gunn Thanks for watching! Let me know how it goes.
Thanks mate for this video and schedule. I’ve been looking around for a solid one with some good drills and now I have. Thanks heaps man for this🍻
No probs, hope it helps!
Another great video, well worth the wait! cant wait to get stuck into this tomorrow! Hopefully this will be the direction my practice has lacked!
Ollie Dinnage Hope it helps, let me know!
All good stuff fella,I'll be having a go at some these over the weekend,along with trying to shallow my swing plane,bloody infuriating!!
Gary Rae Let me know how it goes. Are you having lessons?
Scratch Golf I've had one last week,it was decent,no trackman or owt but I feel I know what I need to be doing its just so bloody hard to do it consistently. I film my swing thinking I'm getting there and when I view it I'm still steep as f##$!!😡😂 The swings better though and I'm not hitting big fades anymore so can't be too despondent I've just got to learn to be patient ...easier said than done!!
Gary Rae Tell me about it! Most people don't realise how hard it is to actually change your golf swing. It's like trying to change the way you walk or talk!
Scratch Golf I'd say it's harder than that!! I can do a decent Scouser accent and give it a gangster lean but changing my swing is maddeningly difficult!
Gary - I struggled with that same issue until I saw a coach having kids hit shots off their knees. When to the range and tried the same drill. I'm not totally fixed, but finally saw improvement.
Great video! I’ve been all over the place with my practicing and this will help me getting structure. Keep up the nice vids!
This is a fantastic video, and thank you for sharing the spreadsheet for free
You're welcome! ✌
Absolutely great video. There is so much I use from your video. Great job. Thank you for sharing.
onelove Thank you for watching! 👍
This is fantastic, just the organization I needed. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video - really helpful. Going to get my plan set up. Thanks!
Ron Kerr Let me know how you get on! 👍
Wow. These are some great drills. I can't really hit the 6 shot types but otherwise I'll be working on these.
Let me know how you get on!
Great plan! I was looking for something like this for me and my 11 years old son. Thank you bro!
Ricky Centeno *11 year old son and I*
Watched a couple of your videos and this one was very informative, you have gained a new subscriber :)
John Elrick Hope it helps! Thanks for subscribing 👍
Will definitely use the putting drills to see how I compare, feel my game is pretty decent but holing more putts would certainly help
Great video Rob, some superb practice tips there!
Not surprised it's very short game driven I spent a lot of time on them parts in the summer and went from a 21 to 13 hcp (along with lessons). Definitely going to download and work through this plan - thank you! What golf course is that? A fantastic practice facility
Twon McDowall Hope it helps, keep me posted! It's my home club, Burghley Park in Stamford 👍
Scratch Golf thanks! Buzzing to try it...some facility
Had a go at 7 of the tasks today went really well...enjoyed the par 18 chip and putt one...i used to hit about 50 3 footers from same position and hole loads...did your 25 from 3 foot and couldn't get past 12 😂 will work on this again...soooo frustrating