Practice Efficiency Planner

How to Practice Golf Effectively

Most golfers spend their practice time wrong. Research shows the optimal practice split for amateurs is roughly 43% short game, 25% putting, 20% full swing, and 12% on-course play. But the average golfer spends 80%+ of their time hitting drivers on the range — the area that affects their score the least.

The reason is simple: full swing practice feels productive. Hitting ball after ball is satisfying. But the shots that actually determine your score happen inside 100 yards. Improving your up-and-down rate from 15% to 30% saves more strokes per round than adding 20 yards to your drive.

This planner creates a custom weekly practice plan based on your specific weaknesses, available time, and practice facilities. It adjusts the splits based on what will have the highest impact for your handicap level and prioritizes the drills that move the needle fastest.

For a truly personalized improvement plan, work with an instructor who can assess your game and design a practice regimen specific to your swing and scoring patterns. Find one near you.