MY GOLF BLUEPRINT
A practice plan for breaking 80
Experienced golfer
Make scoring shots and decisions repeatable under varied targets.
Use two focused sessions each week plus a short on-course or putting test when practical. A 15-minute version can use the first task only; a 30- or 60-minute session can add target changes and a scored finish. Allow recovery and adapt volume to comfort.
Week 1: Find the largest recurring cost
Review several rounds with notes on approach lies, penalty decisions and first-putt distances.
Begin with a short warm-up, keep a written count, and finish with one attempt per target rather than repeated retries.
Week 2: Randomize scoring shots
Alternate wedge distances and lies with one ball. Score against realistic landing windows.
Begin with a short warm-up, keep a written count, and finish with one attempt per target rather than repeated retries.
Week 3: Pressure and routine
Use a short scored test with no immediate retries. Record whether decisions and routine change after misses.
Begin with a short warm-up, keep a written count, and finish with one attempt per target rather than repeated retries.
Week 4: Course audit
Plan the most demanding holes from the green backward and test conservative alternatives.
Begin with a short warm-up, keep a written count, and finish with one attempt per target rather than repeated retries.
Measure your progress
Use comparable rounds and shot-level notes. Do not infer strokes gained from totals without a valid benchmark.
Lessons for this program
Avoid this mistake
Do not add several new technical changes after a poor session. Compare similar tasks, note conditions and keep the next goal small. If the movement is uncomfortable or progress stalls, a qualified coach can help adapt the plan.
These programs set practice priorities. They do not guarantee a score or a timetable for improvement.
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