Beginner Golf Lesson Plan (60 Minutes)
Lesson Objective: Introduce golf fundamentals and build a foundation for proper swing mechanics, grip, and stance.
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1. Welcome & Warm-Up (5 min)
⢠Brief introduction and student goals
⢠Light dynamic stretching: shoulders, hips, wrists
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2. Golf Equipment Overview (5 min)
⢠Show basic clubs: driver, iron, wedge, putter
⢠Explain the purpose of each
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3. Grip & Posture (10 min)
⢠Teach neutral grip (interlock, overlap, or baseball)
⢠Demonstrate athletic stance (feet shoulder-width, knees slightly bent)
⢠Practice without club, then with club
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4. Swing Basics ā Half Swings with 7-Iron (15 min)
⢠Focus on:
⢠Smooth takeaway
⢠Balanced finish
⢠Hitting the ball before the ground
⢠Use alignment sticks or foot markers
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5. Full Swings (15 min)
⢠Gradually build from half to full swings
⢠Emphasize tempo, balance, and follow-through
⢠Give light corrections and positive feedback
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6. Short Game Introduction ā Chipping (5 min)
⢠Use a wedge for basic chip shots
⢠Focus on setup, weight forward, minimal wrist movement
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7. Wrap-Up & Homework (5 min)
⢠Review what was covered
⢠Assign simple drills (e.g., 20 grip reps at home, mirror swings)
⢠Encourage range practice before next session
Lesson 2: Building Consistency (60 Minutes)
Objective: Reinforce grip, posture, and swing fundamentals; introduce alignment and distance control.
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1. Warm-Up (5 min)
⢠Stretching and 10 practice swings
⢠Brief recap of grip, stance, and takeaway
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2. Alignment & Aiming (10 min)
⢠Use alignment sticks or clubs on ground
⢠Teach parallel lines (target line vs. body alignment)
⢠Student practices setting up with proper aim
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3. Swing Refinement ā 7-Iron (15 min)
⢠Focus on takeaway path, shoulder turn, and finish position
⢠Introduce basic swing checkpoints (e.g., club parallel, shoulder turn, impact)
⢠10ā15 balls with feedback on tempo and contact
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4. Intro to Pitch Shots (15 min)
⢠Difference between chipping and pitching
⢠Setup: narrow stance, open clubface, soft wrists
⢠Practice landing zones (short, medium distances)
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5. Putting Basics (10 min)
⢠Teach grip and stance
⢠Focus on pendulum motion, keeping head still
⢠Putt to short targets (3ā6 feet)
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6. Wrap-Up & Homework (5 min)
⢠Reinforce good habits
⢠Assign drills:
⢠20 putts at home into a cup
⢠Mirror swing check for takeaway and finish
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Lesson 3: Distance & Ball Flight (60 Minutes)
Objective: Build swing confidence with different clubs; introduce basic ball flight laws and cause/effect.
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1. Warm-Up (5 min)
⢠Stretch and take 10 warm-up swings
⢠Quick grip/posture check
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2. Swing Progression ā Irons (15 min)
⢠Hit with 9-iron, then 7-iron
⢠Focus: contact, launch, and trajectory
⢠Discuss ādivot after the ballā and consistent low point
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3. Intro to Ball Flight Laws (10 min)
⢠Basics of face angle and swing path
⢠Explain push, pull, slice, and hook (keep simple!)
⢠Use video or hands-on demonstration
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4. Hitting with a Hybrid or Fairway Wood (10 min)
⢠Setup adjustments (ball forward, smoother tempo)
⢠Practice off tee and turf
⢠Emphasize sweeping motion
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5. Putting Progression ā Distance Control (15 min)
⢠Practice lag putts (15ā30 feet)
⢠Use tees or towels as distance targets
⢠Teach feel vs. mechanics
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6. Wrap-Up & Homework (5 min)
⢠Recap key swing goals and putting focus
⢠Homework:
⢠Practice 3-club swings (9i, 7i, hybrid)
⢠10 lag putts per day using feel drills
Lesson 4: Driver & Tee Shots
Focus: Intro to the driver
⢠Tee height, ball position (inside left heel)
⢠Wider stance, full shoulder turn
⢠Tempo over power
⢠Practice with target fairway
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Lesson 5: Bunker Basics
Focus: Sand shots & confidence
⢠Setup: open stance & face, weight forward
⢠Splash the sand (not the ball)
⢠Practice greenside bunker shots
⢠Add chipping review
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Lesson 6: Course Management Intro
Focus: Strategy & club selection
⢠Simulate holes on the range
⢠Discuss risk vs. reward
⢠Practice hitting to specific targets
⢠Intro to pre-shot routine
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Lesson 7: Putting ā Reading Greens
Focus: Green reading & routine
⢠Teach visualizing breaks, using feet
⢠Establish consistent routine (look, align, stroke)
⢠Distance + direction drills
⢠Challenge games for pressure
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Lesson 8: Playing Different Lies
Focus: Uneven lies & tough positions
⢠Uphill, downhill, sidehill stance adjustments
⢠Ball above/below feet mechanics
⢠Practice recovery shots (punch outs, low shots)
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Lesson 9: On-Course Playing Lesson
Focus: Real-game experience
⢠3ā6 holes on course
⢠Shot selection, pace of play, etiquette
⢠Emphasize decision-making & routine
⢠Light swing reminders, no over-coaching
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Lesson 10: Review & Goal Setting
Focus: Evaluate progress, refine path forward
⢠Review: swing, short game, putting, course play
⢠Identify strengths/weaknesses
⢠Create custom practice plan
⢠Celebrate progress, set next steps (e.g., league, lessons, practice schedule)
Lesson 11: Shot Shaping
Focus: Learn to shape the ball
⢠Intro to fade and draw (grip, stance, path)
⢠Practice intentional curves
⢠Visualize shot shape before swinging
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Lesson 12: Distance Wedges
Focus: Precision from 30ā100 yards
⢠Clock system or 3-length swings
⢠Control trajectory and spin
⢠Target-based practice with wedges
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Lesson 13: Mental Game & Focus
Focus: Routine, mindset, pressure
⢠Pre-shot visualization
⢠Breathing and reset strategies
⢠Simulated pressure drills (e.g., must-make putts)
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Lesson 14: Trouble Shots
Focus: Escape and recovery
⢠Punch shots, low runners, high flops
⢠Playing from rough, trees, hardpan
⢠Decision-making: save strokes, not heroics
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Lesson 15: Specialty Shots
Focus: Creativity and adaptability
⢠Bump and run, hybrid chip
⢠High soft shot over hazards
⢠When and how to improvise
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Lesson 16: Course Strategy & Scoring
Focus: Breaking 100 or 90
⢠Play to strengths
⢠Avoid big numbers: club down, play smart
⢠Focus on āpar 5 strategyā and ābogey golfā
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Lesson 17: Play a Full Round
Focus: Execute everything on course
⢠Full 9 or 18 holes with real-time coaching
⢠Track stats: fairways, GIR, putts, penalties
⢠Post-round review
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Lesson 18: Skills Assessment & Season Plan
Focus: Evaluate and build routine
⢠Assess each part of game
⢠Create 30-60-90 day practice plan
⢠Set clear goals: handicap, tournaments, leagues
Lesson 1: Advanced Evaluation & Precision Tuning (60 Minutes)
Objective: Assess strengths/weaknesses, tighten mechanics, and tailor a progression plan based on performance goals.
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1. Warm-Up & Intentional Practice (10 min)
⢠Dynamic warm-up with mobility focus
⢠Hit 10ā15 balls with wedge and 7-iron while coach observes
⢠Ask: āWhatās the current miss? Whatās your goal for this season?ā
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2. Full Swing Assessment (15 min)
⢠Video analysis or live feedback
⢠Look at:
⢠Club path vs. face angle
⢠Ball flight tendencies
⢠Transition tempo and lower body sequencing
⢠Focus on one key adjustment (not overhaul)
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3. Scoring Club Calibration (15 min)
⢠Wedge distances: 50ā120 yards
⢠Establish āstockā numbers for 3ā4 wedges
⢠Work on trajectory and spin control (TrackMan/launch monitor if available)
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4. Shot Shaping & Control (10 min)
⢠Hit intentional fades, draws, knockdowns
⢠Introduce flight windows or āstock shapesā for course confidence
⢠Emphasize repeatability under pressure
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5. Putting Performance Check (5 min)
⢠Assess stroke mechanics and green reading
⢠Lag putt + short putt test
⢠Identify stroke tendencies (pull/push, decel, etc.)
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6. Debrief & Plan Forward (5 min)
⢠Identify 1ā2 technical goals
⢠Set short-term action plan: range reps, drills, practice games
⢠Schedule next lesson with clear theme (e.g., short game scoring, mental prep)
Lesson 2: Short Game Precision & Scoring Focus (60 Minutes)
Objective: Sharpen wedge game inside 100 yards and increase up-and-down percentage.
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1. Wedge Calibration (15 min)
⢠3-length swing system (e.g., 9:00, 10:30, full)
⢠Record carry distances with 2ā3 wedges
⢠Work on trajectory control (low, medium, high)
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2. Chipping & Pitching (15 min)
⢠Situational practice: tight lies, rough, uphill/downhill
⢠Experiment with different clubs (9i, PW, 56°, 60°)
⢠Focus: landing spot, one-hop-stop control, spin
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3. Bunker Play (15 min)
⢠Greenside and fairway bunker shots
⢠Emphasize consistent entry point and speed
⢠Adjust setup for different lies (buried, uphill, wet)
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4. Short Game Challenge Drills (10 min)
⢠9-ball up-and-down game
⢠One-ball scramble with consequences
⢠Keep score to build competitive mindset
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5. Recap & Homework (5 min)
⢠Assign short game ladder drills
⢠Reinforce smart shot selection and āworst-caseā planning
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Lesson 3: Driving for Accuracy & Power (60 Minutes)
Objective: Improve driving consistency, shot shape, and performance under pressure.
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1. Launch Monitor Evaluation (10 min)
⢠Track: ball speed, spin, launch angle, dispersion
⢠Identify miss tendencies and efficiency issues
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2. Swing Mechanics Tuning (15 min)
⢠Adjust tee height, ball position, or setup as needed
⢠Focus on transition sequencing and balance
⢠Address path/face issues for consistent shape
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3. Shot Shape & Wind Play (15 min)
⢠Practice stock shape + intentional opposite (fade/draw)
⢠Low bullet, high carry, and stinger tee shots
⢠Simulate wind conditions: ā3-club windā mentality
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4. Pressure Driving Drills (15 min)
⢠Fairway challenge: must hit target zone
⢠3-shot games: fairway-finder, full send, shape control
⢠Add consequences for missed zones
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5. Recap & Progression (5 min)
⢠Review driving keys
⢠Assign pre-round warm-up routine for driver
⢠Set focus for Lesson 4 (e.g., iron control, course management)
Lesson 4: Iron Play & Distance Control
Objective: Tighten dispersion, improve center-face contact, and shape iron shots with purpose.
⢠Mid/long iron flight windows
⢠Control trajectory (3-window drill: low, normal, high)
⢠Distance gaps and carry consistency
⢠Shape into flags: knockdowns, baby draws, soft fades
⢠Target game with scoring zones (track % greens hit)
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Lesson 5: Green Reading & Elite Putting
Objective: Enhance green reading instincts and putting under pressure.
⢠Use AimPoint or feel-based read system
⢠Work start line with tees or gates
⢠Lag putt ladder drills (30ā50 feet)
⢠Pressure games: 3ā6ā9 drill, must-make from 4 feet
⢠Emphasize tempo, routine, and mental clarity on the greens
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Lesson 6: Recovery Shots & Trouble Play
Objective: Master control in challenging positions to save strokes.
⢠Punch shots under trees
⢠High soft lob over bunker
⢠Sidehill lies (above/below feet, uphill/downhill)
⢠Smart escape routes: risk vs. reward
⢠Pressure simulation: one-ball ātrouble lie scrambleā
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Lesson 7: Course Management & Strategy
Objective: Build a scoring mindset through smarter decisions.
⢠Simulated holes: what club off tee? Where to miss?
⢠Teach dispersion cones and safe targets
⢠āBogey is better than doubleā mindset
⢠Intro to performance tracking: strokes gained, tendencies
⢠Discuss tournament prep routines
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Lesson 8: Mental Game & Focus Training
Objective: Improve composure, pre-shot routine, and resilience under pressure.
⢠Build a consistent 3-phase routine: visualize, commit, execute
⢠Teach reset cues after bad shots
⢠Simulated pressure: āmake or breakā shots
⢠Tournament visualization and journaling methods
⢠Discussion: how to stay confident when not swinging well
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Lesson 9: On-Course Playing Lesson (9ā18 Holes)
Objective: Apply all lessons in real-time under guidance.
⢠Track: fairways, GIR, up & down %, putts
⢠Coach feedback on decisions, tempo, strategy
⢠Mental checkpoints every few holes
⢠Light swing guidance only if necessary
⢠Post-round reflection: wins, misses, adjustments
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Lesson 10: Skill Assessment & Season Plan
Objective: Review performance and build a structured improvement roadmap.
⢠Re-assess core skills: full swing, short game, putting
⢠Identify 2ā3 clear focus areas
⢠Set measurable goals (e.g., break 75 consistently, win club championship)
⢠Build 30ā60ā90 day plan with drills, tournament schedule, and practice balance
⢠Celebrate growth and outline advanced specialty lessons (e.g., wedge matrix, TrackMan mapping, elite shot shaping)
Lesson 11: Tournament Prep & Pressure Simulation
Objective: Train under real-stakes pressure.
⢠Simulate final 3 holes of a tournament
⢠Use scorecards, āmust-makeā drills, one-ball scrambles
⢠Emphasize emotional control and decision-making under fatigue
⢠Pre- and post-round mental rehearsal techniques
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Lesson 12: TrackMan or Launch Monitor Deep Dive
Objective: Optimize swing efficiency and ball flight with data.
⢠Refine path/face numbers
⢠Smash factor, spin rate, descent angle analysis
⢠Dial in wedges and driver for ideal carry and rollout
⢠Compare stock vs. shaped shots side-by-side
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Lesson 13: Wind Management & Trajectory Control
Objective: Learn to dominate in all weather conditions.
⢠Flighted shots: low spinners, high floats, crosswind curves
⢠Clubbing up/down for wind
⢠Simulated āBritish Openā conditions
⢠Use launch monitor to track height and spin adjustments
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Lesson 14: Competitive Short Game Gauntlet
Objective: Train for up-and-down mastery.
⢠9-hole up-and-down challenge (chip, pitch, bunker, fringe)
⢠Emphasize imagination and confidence
⢠Add pressure (money ball, sudden death)
⢠Track scoring average around the green
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Lesson 15: Elite Putting Skills & Green Speed Mastery
Objective: Excel on fast, tournament-grade greens.
⢠Speed calibration drills (e.g., coin ladder, tee gate)
⢠Adjust routine for different green speeds
⢠Visualize ādyingā putts vs. firm center hits
⢠Practice on subtle vs. extreme breaks
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Lesson 16: Strengths-Based Strategy Session
Objective: Build a course plan tailored to your game.
⢠Use stats to define āscoring clubsā
⢠Build a āgo-toā tee shot under pressure
⢠Create your ideal warm-up and on-course rhythm
⢠Develop your game plan for 3 types of courses: long, narrow, windy
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Lesson 17: High-Stakes Match Play
Objective: Prepare for head-to-head formats.
⢠Simulate 9-hole match play (coach vs. player or two students)
⢠Play for skins or pride
⢠Teach psychological strategies: pressuring, defending, closing
⢠Use alternate formats: alternate shot, worst ball
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Lesson 18+: Continuous Custom Development
Focus: Sustain high performance with targeted micro-lessons.
⢠Rotate focus weekly or bi-weekly:
⢠Monday = Putting
⢠Wednesday = Flight Windows
⢠Friday = Recovery Creativity
⢠Build long-term training blocks based on seasonal goals
⢠Incorporate fitness, nutrition, and travel preparation