C L I C K H E R E TO L E A R N M O R E A B O U T C L A S S I C C LU B ' S P R O F E S S I O N A L G O L F I N S T R U C T I O N
HOW TO PRACTICE
WITH A PURPOSE
Making the most
of your time on
the range is key
By Derek Mazzoni,
PGA Head Golf
Professional
W
hether you are arriving
at the golf course ahead
of your tee time or
carving out free time to practice
before your next round, it is
always important to practice
with a purpose.
Unfortunately, players simply
going to the range and rapid-firing
golf balls with no target in mind is
something we see all too often. But
it's not about quantity; it's about
quality.
With that in mind, here are a
few ways to get the most out of
your session on range…
If you have the time to really
dedicate to improving your game,
spread your practice out over your
available time; don't try to hit the
bucket of balls too quickly.
Take your time by going through
your pre-shot routine before each
swing. This will create real focus
and understanding of the process
that you can take out to the course.
And for the love of the golf
gods, pick a target! It doesn't have
to be the exact yardage of the club
you are hitting, but you have to
have a defined direction you are
intending to hit the ball – the same
way as on the course with the
target of the fairway, the green, or
even aiming right at the flagstick.
If you are like many golfers who
are fitting in a weekend round in
between work, family activities
and daily life, and the practice
time you have is the 30-45 minutes
before you tee off, here's how you
can use it with a purpose:
Stretch out the tight muscles
with 15-20 swings using the com-
bination of a low-iron (9 or PW), a
mid-iron (5 or 6 iron) and a driver.
This will be more beneficial for
your game than 30-40 quick swings
before rushing to the starter min-
utes before your tee time.
As you hit balls, pick different
targets on the range, go through
your pre-shot routine, and make
sure your alignment is correct.
Your golf score will thank you
at the end of your round!
GAME IMPROVEMENT
When practicing or warming up before a
round, it's important to aim for a target.
