MY GOLF BLUEPRINT
A practice plan for breaking 120
New or returning golfer
Build playable contact and reduce repeated recovery shots.
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: Establish your baseline
Record a normal round with penalties and failed escapes. Practice ten short-iron contacts twice.
Begin with a short warm-up, keep a written count, and finish with one attempt per target rather than repeated retries.
Week 2: Choose safe routes
Use shorter tees if needed. Plan a broad target for each tee shot and rehearse a simple punch back to safety.
Begin with a short warm-up, keep a written count, and finish with one attempt per target rather than repeated retries.
Week 3: Two short-game options
Practice a low chip and distance putting. Count how often the first recovery reaches the green.
Begin with a short warm-up, keep a written count, and finish with one attempt per target rather than repeated retries.
Week 4: One-ball scoring test
Play nine practice holes with a full routine. Compare repeated mistakes with the first week's notes.
Begin with a short warm-up, keep a written count, and finish with one attempt per target rather than repeated retries.
Measure your progress
Track playable tee shots, penalties and shots needed to reach a puttable surface. The score target is a goal, not a guarantee.
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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