1. Welcome & Introduction (5 min)
• Greet the student and get to know their golf experience and goals.
• Briefly explain what you’ll cover: grip, stance, posture, swing basics, and fun!
2. Safety & Equipment Overview (5 min)
• Show how to handle a club safely.
• Quick rundown of different clubs: driver, irons, putter.
• Demonstrate how to stand when others are swinging.
3. Grip, Stance & Posture (10 min)
• Grip: Demonstrate the basic grip (interlock, overlap, or 10-finger—let them try all).
• Stance: Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
• Posture: Bend from the hips, straight back, arms hanging naturally.
Tip: Use alignment sticks or clubs to help them visualize stance and ball position.
4. Half Swing with a Short Iron (15 min)
• Start with a 9-iron or pitching wedge.
• Focus on tempo and contact, not power.
• Practice half swings to build confidence and coordination.
• Provide feedback on balance and swing path.
Drill: Place a tee in the ground (no ball) and have them brush the top of it with their swing for contact practice.
5. Full Swing (10 min)
• Once they’re comfortable, work up to a full swing.
• Emphasize rhythm over speed.
• Use slow-motion demos to help them visualize.
6. Chipping Introduction (10 min)
• Show them how to chip around the green with a wedge.
• Use a simple “putting-style” chipping technique: narrow stance, weight forward, short backswing.
• Let them try chipping to a target (like a towel or hula hoop).
7. Wrap-Up & Homework (5 min)
• Celebrate progress—highlight 2-3 wins.
• Assign a simple homework drill (e.g., grip and stance in the mirror, or brushing tees at home).
• Encourage them to practice short swings and chipping before their next lesson.
1. Welcome & Introduction (5 min)
• Greet the student and get to know their golf experience and goals.
• Briefly explain what you’ll cover: grip, stance, posture, swing basics, and fun!
2. Safety & Equipment Overview (5 min)
• Show how to handle a club safely.
• Quick rundown of different clubs: driver, irons, putter.
• Demonstrate how to stand when others are swinging.
3. Grip, Stance & Posture (10 min)
• Grip: Demonstrate the basic grip (interlock, overlap, or 10-finger—let them try all).
• Stance: Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
• Posture: Bend from the hips, straight back, arms hanging naturally.
Tip: Use alignment sticks or clubs to help them visualize stance and ball position.
4. Half Swing with a Short Iron (15 min)
• Start with a 9-iron or pitching wedge.
• Focus on tempo and contact, not power.
• Practice half swings to build confidence and coordination.
• Provide feedback on balance and swing path.
Drill: Place a tee in the ground (no ball) and have them brush the top of it with their swing for contact practice.
5. Full Swing (10 min)
• Once they’re comfortable, work up to a full swing.
• Emphasize rhythm over speed.
• Use slow-motion demos to help them visualize.
6. Chipping Introduction (10 min)
• Show them how to chip around the green with a wedge.
• Use a simple “putting-style” chipping technique: narrow stance, weight forward, short backswing.
• Let them try chipping to a target (like a towel or hula hoop).
7. Wrap-Up & Homework (5 min)
• Celebrate progress—highlight 2-3 wins.
• Assign a simple homework drill (e.g., grip and stance in the mirror, or brushing tees at home).
• Encourage them to practice short swings and chipping before their next lesson.
