This week on the blog we’re covering, ‘How To Build An Effective Practice Plan’
At Flotte Golf Academy, we believe great golf isn’t built through random bucket-hitting—it comes from structured, intentional practice. A clear plan not only accelerates skill development but also builds confidence, consistency, and long-term performance. Here’s how to create a practice strategy that supports meaningful improvement every time you step onto the range.
1. Use Data + Coach Feedback to Drive Real Improvement
The most effective practice begins with understanding exactly where you stand. At Flotte Golf Academy, we blend performance data with professional coaching insight to help you focus on what matters most.
• Analyse Your Performance Use shot-tracking apps or detailed scorecards to monitor fairways hit, greens in regulation, putting stats, and short-game trends. This objective review reveals patterns and highlights the areas that need refinement.
• Set Goals That Matter Balance outcome goals with process-driven objectives. Examples include: Completing a set number of putts from specific distances or slopes Rehearsing swing sequences at varying speeds to improve movement patterns These targeted goals promote long-term skill development and consistency.
2. Quality Over Quantity:
Make Every Minute Count It’s not about how long you practice—it’s about how well you practice. Structured, focused sessions produce better results than long, unfocused ones.
• Prioritise Key Areas Dedicate time to driving, iron play, short game, and putting. Rotate your focus regularly to develop a complete, well-rounded game.
• Stay Engaged Limit distractions and keep sessions purposeful. Short, intense blocks often deliver more learning than long sessions with waning concentration.
• Keep It Targeted Even 15 minutes of focused putting practice can sharpen precision and confidence more effectively than an hour of loose swings on the range.
• Mix Repetition With Variety Repetition builds consistency; variety keeps your skills adaptable. Use diverse drills to challenge different parts of your game and prevent plateaus.
3. Structure Your Ball Allocation for Balanced Skill Growth
A smart distribution of balls ensures you develop every part of your game rather than overloading one area.
Warm-Up (10–15%) Light swings, chipping, and putting to prepare body and mind.
Skill Refinement (40%) Work on mechanical changes identified with your coach. Slow-motion swings, mirrors, and video feedback help match feel with real movement.
Variability Training (30%) Rotate clubs, targets, and shot types to simulate on-course demands and different situations.
Competitive Drills (15–20%) Include pressure challenges, timed tasks, and target games. Add your full pre-shot routine and track personal bests.
4. Train Under Pressure to Boost Mental Toughness
Competition-ready golfers are built through pressure-based practice. Introducing stress in training helps you stay resilient when it counts.
• Game-Like Drills Put yourself in competitive scenarios through putting or chipping contests.
• Time-Bound Challenges Adding a clock elevates focus, decision-making, and execution.
• Pressure Putting Drills Try making a set number of putts in a row—miss one and restart. This builds mental discipline and replicates the tension of real play.
5. Reflect, Review, and Keep Track of Your Progress
Great practice doesn’t end when the balls run out. Reflection is a powerful tool that helps refine your next session.
• Cool Down Properly Finish with stretching or relaxed chipping to ease out of intense training.
• Document What You Learned Record what worked, what didn’t, and what needs attention. A training journal becomes a roadmap for development.
• Debrief With Your Coach. Share your notes and questions. At Flotte Golf Academy, ongoing communication helps us tailor your training plan and support long-term improvement.
Commit to Purposeful Practice
A well-designed practice plan is the foundation of lasting improvement. With thoughtful structure, focused training, and guidance from your Flotte Golf Academy coach, your game will reflect the effort you invest. When you practice with purpose, progress becomes inevitable.
-Coach Tim