For intermediate + golfers, a lesson plan typically focuses on refining existing skills, improving consistency, and developing more advanced strategies for course management and shot shaping.
Initial Evaluation: start by assessing the golfer's current strengths and weaknesses through observation and perhaps a brief round or range session.
Practice plan and follow-up
Structured Practice: Develop a personalized practice routine focusing on identified weaknesses and specific drills.
Drills and Exercises: Implement drills like the Gate Drill (swing path), Ladder Drill (putting speed), or the Towel Drill (wrist action) to reinforce new skills.
Progress Tracking: Regularly monitor key metrics like fairways hit, GIR, putts per round, and scorecards to track progress and adjust goals.
Regular Coaching Sessions: Continue with periodic lessons, either in-person or digitally, to refine techniques and address new challenges.
Short Game Mastery:
Chipping & Pitching: Develop control over trajectory and roll, practicing with various clubs from different lies.
Bunker Play: Learn proper technique for escaping bunkers consistently and effectively.
Putting: Focus on distance control for long putts (lag putting) and improving consistency on short putts within 3-5 feet.
Specialty Shots & Course Situations:
Ball Flight Control: Learn to hit fades and draws by adjusting setup and swing path.
Trajectory Control: Practice hitting high and low shots by adjusting ball position and clubface angle.
Uneven Lies: Address shots from uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies.
Full Swing Analysis & Refinement:
Fundamentals Review: Revisit grip, stance, and posture, ensuring proper setup as a foundation for improvement.
Swing Mechanics: Focus on key elements like swing plane alignment, transition, and weight shift to improve power and accuracy.
Impact Dynamics: Develop a clearer understanding of the clubface at impact for solid contact and desired ball flight.
Tempo and Rhythm: Work on creating a smooth and consistent tempo throughout the swing.