In the first lesson, Build rapport and create a comfortable environment for the player. Introducing the basic stance, grip, and posture. Observe player putting, chipping, and few iron shots, offering gentle feedback on key basics. We’ll finish with positive reinforcement and outline next steps to lesson 2-3.
🧱 Build From Lesson 1:
1. Grip (Best Players in the world start with GRIP!!)
2. Posture
3. Basic motion
🔧 What You Teach:
• Ball position (driver vs irons vs wedges)
• Alignment (feet, hips, shoulders square)
• Athletic posture (bend from hips, not waist)
• Weight balance (centered, not back)
👀 What You Watch:
• Thin/fat contact
• Poor setup consistency
• Overactive hands early
🎯 Drills:
• Feet Together Drill (balance + center strike)
• Tee in Front Drill (low point control)
• Alignment Stick Drill
💬 Coaching Line:
“Better setup = easier swing. Let’s fix it before we swing.”
LESSON 7: Putting (Full System – Your Strength)
🎯 Focus:
Complete putting system (you already built this 🔥)
🔧 What You Teach:
• Setup consistency
• Face control
• Distance control
• Green reading (AimPoint intro)
🎯 Drills:
• Gate Drill
• Ladder Drill
• Pressure drills
💬 Coaching Line:
“Putting is where you cash in everything else.”
🔚 Outcome:
Confidence on the greens
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✅ LESSON 8: On-Course Strategy + Scoring
🎯 Focus:
Turn skills into lower scores
🔧 What You Teach:
• Club selection
• Miss management (where to miss)
• Pre-shot routine
• Course strategy
👀 What You Watch:
• Bad decisions
• Emotional swings
• Poor target selection
🎯 Drills (On Course):
• Play 3-ball strategy (safe vs aggressive)
• Pick targets, not just “hit it”
• Post-shot evaluation
💬 Coaching Line:
“Smart golf beats perfect golf.”
🔚 Outcome:
Lower scores without changing swing
LESSON 4: Swing Path + Clubface Control
🎯 Focus:
Start shaping ball flight (fix slices/hooks)
🔧 What You Teach:
• In-to-out vs out-to-in path
• Clubface relationship to path
• Neutral grip influence
👀 What You Watch:
• Slice pattern (open face + over the top)
• Hook pattern (closed face + inside)
🎯 Drills:
• Gate Drill (path)
• Headcover Drill (shallow path)
• Start Line Drill
💬 Coaching Line:
“The face tells it where to start, the path tells it where to curve.”
🔚 Outcome:
Player understands WHY ball curves
LESSON 5: Distance Control + Wedge System
🎯 Focus:
Scoring zone (inside 100 yards)
🔧 What You Teach:
• Wedge distances (50%, 75%, full)
• Clock system (9:00, 10:30 swings)
• Trajectory control
👀 What You Watch:
• Inconsistent yardages
• Deceleration
• Poor contact on partial shots
🎯 Drills:
• Wedge Ladder (30–50–70 yards)
• Clock Drill
• Landing Spot Drill
💬 Coaching Line:
“This is where you lower your score fast.”
🔚 Outcome:
Predictable wedge distances
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✅ LESSON 6: Short Game (Chipping + Around Green)
🎯 Focus:
Up-and-down consistency
🔧 What You Teach:
• Ball position (back = lower, forward = higher)
• Hands forward
• Use of different clubs (PW, 8 iron, etc.)
👀 What You Watch:
• Flipping
• Deceleration
• Poor contact
🎯 Drills:
• Landing Spot Drill
• One Club Challenge
• Up-and-Down Game
💬 Coaching Line:
“Pick your landing spot, let the club do the work.”
🔚 Outcome:
Cleaner chips, more saves
LESSON 2: Setup + Contact Fundamentals (Full Swing Focus) Low Point Control + Compression
🎯 Focus:
Ball-first contact (especially irons)
🔧 What You Teach:
• Hands slightly forward at impact
• Weight shifting to lead side
• Hitting down on irons
👀 What You Watch:
• Scooping
• Hanging back
• Early release
🎯 Drills:
• Line Drill (strike after the line)
• Divot Direction Drill
• Impact Bag Drill
💬 Coaching Line:
“Great players control where the club hits the ground.”
🔚 Outcome:
Solid compression, better distance control