Welcome to TOP 100 GOLF TEACHERS roundtable, where some of the best instructors in the business answer the game’s most pressing questions. The purpose? To help your game and lower your scores ASAP.
So you want to get better at golf? That’s great – it’s time to hit the range.
There is no substitute for quality practice. When you’re under pressure, your swing will revert to what it knows best, so it’s wise to iron out your bad habits over the driving distance.
The problem with most recreational players is that they have no idea how to practice effectively. They just go to the practice tee and mindlessly hit balls. However, if you want to get the most out of your practice, it’s important to have the right structure. And that starts with knowing how long to practice.
So, how much time you should spend grinding at your own pace? We searched for a collection of the top 100 teachers to rate.
How long should you practice?
1. Remember the 3 Ts
I tell my students to break down swing practice into three parts, or the 3 T’s: technique, trick, and a test. Focus on a refinement (technique), creative shot shapes (tricks) and a challenge (test). This can be 10/10/10 minutes (30 minutes) or whatever your time allows, but spread the practice over those 3Ts. – Martin Chuck
2. Quality over quantity
The length of your practice is less important than the quality of your attention. A 20-minute focused practice where you’re paying attention to what you’re doing will accomplish more than 60 minutes of unfocused, distracted practice. Whatever the duration, be present and aware of what you are doing. -Alison Curdt
3. 30 minutes for skills
It depends on how much time you have! But usually I suggest 30-minute practice sessions for different areas of the game. For example, 30 minutes for full swing, 30 minutes for putting and 30 minutes for shooting and other short shots. However, if an area needs a little more attention, steal some time from a strong area. -Tim Cooke
4. Don’t worry about length
It’s not how long you practice, but what you do while you practice – and there’s an app for that: Practice Coach Golf. Work on your stock shot and get the driver to go straight enough to keep the ball in play. Get good at making solid contact with your approach shots. Be accurate with clubs in the scoring area (9-iron through the wedge). If you are able to work on your line placement from 4-10 feet, it will go a long way to becoming a much better putter. Work your way around the green technique expressly to master solid contact. – John Dunigan
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