Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLesson 1: Introduction to Golf
• Objective: Familiarize students with golf basics and etiquette.
• Activities:
1. Overview of Equipment: Clubs, balls, tees, gloves.
2. Golf Course Layout: Explaining fairways, greens, hazards, and hole numbering.
3. Basic Rules and Etiquette: Safety, pace of play, and respect for the course.
4. Grip Basics: Demonstrate and practice proper grip (overlap, interlock, or 10-finger grip).
5. Posture and Stance: Introduce athletic posture, ball positioning, and alignment.
6. Warm-up Drills: Basic stretches and rotational exercises.
Lesson 4-10Session 4: Fundamentals of Full Swing
• Objective: Introduce the basic full swing mechanics.
• Activities:
1. Grip Review: Ensure consistency.
2. Swing Basics: Breakdown of backswing, downswing, and follow-through.
3. Weight Transfer: Introduce shifting weight for power.
4. Practice with Irons: Begin with short clubs (9-iron).
5. Drills: Half swings to emphasize control.
Session 5: Driving and Long Irons
• Objective: Introduce the driver and long irons.
• Activities:
1. Setup for Distance: Wider stance and ball position forward.
2. Swing Path and Tempo: Focus on smooth acceleration.
3. Power Generation: Teach rotational movement and weight shift.
4. Drills: Tee height adjustment and consistent contact.
5. Practice: Hit 20–30 balls focusing on control and distance.
Session 6: Bunker Play
• Objective: Learn to escape greenside bunkers.
• Activities:
1. Setup: Open stance and clubface, weight forward.
2. Sand Shots: Focus on striking the sand behind the ball.
3. Club Selection: Use of wedges.
4. Drills: Practice getting the ball out and closer to the hole.
5. Game Simulation: Place balls in different bunker lies.
Session 7: Course Strategy and Shot Selection
• Objective: Introduce basic strategies for playing a hole.
• Activities:
1. Club Selection: Choosing the right club for different situations.
2. Risk vs. Reward: Analyze when to take risks or play conservatively.
3. Target Lines: Practice aiming for specific points.
4. Simulated Play: Play a few holes on a practice green or range.
5. Discussion: Common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Session 8: Improving Accuracy
• Objective: Focus on shot direction and consistency.
• Activities:
1. Alignment Practice: Use alignment sticks or tees for guidance.
2. Ball Flight Control: Introduce fades, draws, and straight shots.
3. Consistent Contact: Emphasize hitting the center of the clubface.
4. Drills: Gate drill for swing path.
5. Practice Routine: Create a pre-shot routine.
Session 9: On-Course Practice
• Objective: Apply skills in a real-course environment.
• Activities:
1. Warm-Up Routine: Stretching and practice swings.
2. Course Play: Play 2–3 holes focusing on technique over score.
3. Situational Practice: Handling rough, hazards, and uphill/downhill lies.
4. Discussion: Evaluate performance and areas of improvement.
Session 10: Review and Play
• Objective: Reinforce skills and play a short round.
• Activities:
1. Review: Go over grip, stance, and swing basics.
2. Drills: Focus on weaker areas identified in previous sessions.
3. Mini Round: Play 3–5 holes focusing on strategy and consistency.
4. Feedback: Provide personalized advice and next steps for improvement.
5. Wrap-Up: Discuss practice plans and future lessons.
