Your Personalized Driving Range Practice Plan

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Driving range practice is effective. If you want to get better at golf, you have to spend some time at the range.

However, without the right plan and the proper drills, you really aren’t practicing. You are simply exercising.

We have customized driving range plans and drills specific to your needs.

Take a look at where you can start. Even if you just have ten minutes before a round to warm up, use your time at the driving range intentionally.

What Should I Practice at the Driving Range?

When you head to your driving range practice session, chances are you are thinking about working on your driver, fairway woods, hybrids, or iron.

However, to be successful, you need to break down what your goals are just a little more detailed than this.

Some things to practice at the driving range include:

  • Alignment and aim: always aim at something, use alignment sticks and make sure you are hitting your shots where you are aiming.
  • Setup: don’t skip things like the setup and grip, every great player is very focused on ensuring accuracy in this area of their game.
  • Consistency: how many of the same shot can you hit in a row? Take some time on the driving range to see how consistent you really are.
  • Variety: shots don’t count on the range; this is your chance to hit the ball high and low, to the left or right, and to practice with the clubs you never hit.
  • Distance Control: lock in exactly how far you hit all of your golf clubs and then practice controlling those in between yardages like 70, 60, and 50 yards.

How Do You Structure a Range Session?

The first thing to consider when structuring a driving range session is the amount of time you have.

We broke this down into three options; 1 hour, 30 minutes and 10 minutes. The 10 minutes is more of a warm up before heading out to the course.

However, it’s still important to structure your time at the driving range to benefit you.

Select the options below, and based on your answers, a structured plan will be generated for you.

What area of the game are you going to work on?

Long game Short game Putting

How much time do you have?

1 Hour 30 Minutes 10 Minutes

What type of gear do you have to work with?

Just My Golf Clubs HackMotion Alignment Stick

Long Game 1 Hour Just Golf Clubs

For this long game routine – make sure you have 75 to 100 golf balls to use.

Stretching and Swinging (5 minutes)

  • Begin with dynamic stretching focusing on the golf muscles: legs, back, shoulders, and arms.
  • Swing a club without hitting balls to loosen up and find rhythm.
  • Hold the clubhead and swing to create some resistance and loosen up at the same time.

Warm-Up with Wedges (10 minutes)

  • Gradually increase shot distance with wedges to loosen up, focusing on consistent contact.
  • Alternate between all wedges, pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge.

Straight Shot Practice (10 minutes)

  • Practice hitting straight shots with a mid-iron, aiming at a specific target.
  • Use mid irons for these shots.

Fade and Draw Shots (10 minutes)

  • Alternate hitting fades and draws to control and understand ball flight.
  • Change the amount of flexion and extension in the wrist to help control the clubface.

Distance Control with 7 Iron (10 minutes)

  • Hit shots at 50, 100, and 150 yards, cycling back to 50, to develop feel and distance control.

Imaginary Course Play – First 3 Holes (10 minutes)

  • Hit a drive, approach shot, chip etc. (One shot at a time and make them count.)

Work on Weaknesses (10 minutes)

  • Spend time with clubs you find challenging, focusing on improvement.
  • Use some of your longer clubs like fairway woods and hybrids and control accuracy and direction.

Finish with Confidence – Favorite Club/Driver (5 minutes)

  • End the session with your favorite club or the driver, hitting good shots to boost confidence before concluding the practice.

Long Game 1 Hour Alignment Stick

For this long game routine – make sure you have 75 to 100 golf balls to use.

Stretching and Swinging (5 minutes)

  • Begin with dynamic stretching focusing on the golf muscles: legs, back, shoulders, and arms.
  • Swing a club without hitting balls to loosen up and find rhythm.
  • Hold the clubhead and swing to create some resistance and loosen up at the same time.

Warm-Up with Wedges (10 minutes)

  • Gradually increase shot distance with wedges to loosen up, focusing on consistent contact.
  • Alternate between all wedges, pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge.
  • Lay an alignment stick on the ground to ensure proper foot and ball alignment with the target.

Straight Shot Practice (10 minutes)

  • Practice hitting straight shots with a mid-iron, aiming at a specific target.
  • Try mid irons for these shots, as they will come up often on the course.
  • Use an alignment stick to check the alignment of feet, hips, and shoulders to the target, enhancing accuracy with mid irons.

Fade and Draw Shots (10 minutes)

  • Alternate hitting fades and draws to control and understand ball flight.
  • Change the amount of flexion and extension in the wrist to help control the clubface.

Distance Control with 7 Iron (10 minutes)

  • Hit shots at 50, 100, and 150 yards, cycling back to 50, to develop feel and distance control.

Imaginary Course Play – First 3 Holes (10 minutes)

  • Simulate playing the first three holes of your home course, focusing on shot planning and execution.
  • Hit a drive, approach shot, chip etc. (One shot at a time and make them count.)

Work on Weaknesses (10 minutes)

  • Spend time with clubs you find challenging, focusing on improvement.
  • Use some of your longer clubs like fairway woods and hybrids and control accuracy and direction.
  • Position alignment sticks to help correct swing path for the troublesome clubs.

Finish with Confidence – Favorite Club/Driver (5 minutes)

  • End the session with your favorite club or the driver, hitting good shots to boost confidence before concluding the practice.

Long Game 1 Hour HackMotion

For this long game routine – make sure you have 75 to 100 golf balls to use.

Stretching and Swinging (5 minutes)

  • Begin with dynamic stretching focusing on the golf muscles: legs, back, shoulders, and arms.
  • Swing a club without hitting balls to loosen up and find rhythm.
  • Hold the clubhead and swing to create some resistance and loosen up at the same time.

Warm-Up with Wedges (10 minutes)

  • Gradually increase shot distance with wedges to loosen up, focusing on consistent contact.
  • Alternate between all wedges, pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge.

Straight Shot Practice (10 minutes)

  • Practice hitting straight shots with a mid-iron, aiming at a specific target.
  • Use mid irons for these shots.

Fade and Draw Shots (10 minutes)

  • Alternate hitting fades and draws to control and understand ball flight.
  • Utilize HackMotion to monitor and control wrist flexion and extension while practicing fades and draws, helping to understand how wrist angles affect ball flight and shot shape.

Distance Control with 7 Iron (10 minutes)

  • Hit shots at 50, 100, and 150 yards, cycling back to 50, to develop feel and distance control.

Imaginary Course Play – First 3 Holes (10 minutes)

  • Simulate playing the first three holes of your home course, focusing on shot planning and execution.
  • Hit a drive, approach shot, chip, etc. (One shot at a time and make them count.)

Work on Weaknesses (10 minutes)

  • Spend time with clubs you find challenging, focusing on improvement.
  • HackMotion analyzes wrist movement with the more challenging clubs, identifying and correcting improper wrist positions to improve control and accuracy.

Finish with Confidence – Favorite Club/Driver (5 minutes)

  • End the session with your favorite club or the driver, hitting good shots to boost confidence before concluding the practice.

Long Game 30 Minutes Just Golf Clubs

For this long game routine – make sure you have 50 to 75 golf balls to use.

Stretching and Swinging (5 minutes)

  • Begin with dynamic stretching focusing on golf muscles.
  • Swing the club while holding the club head to find rhythm and create resistance.

Warm-Up with Wedges (5 minutes)

  • Start with short shots and gradually increase distance, focusing on consistent contact.
  • Increase yardages in 10 yard increments 5 shots at 40 yards, 5 at 50 yards etc.

Combined Shot Practice (10 minutes)

  • Practice hitting straight shots, then alternate between fades and draws with a mid-iron. Don’t hit more than three shots in a row to the same target.

Distance Control and Imaginary Play (5 minutes)

  • Hit a few shots at varied distances with a 7-iron. (150, 100, 50 without changing the club)
  • Briefly simulate playing the first hole of your course, focusing on strategy and picking specific targets.

Finish with Confidence (5 minutes)

  • End with a few satisfying shots using your favorite club or driver.
  • Focus on staying in balance.

Long Game 30 Minutes Alignment Stick

For this long game routine – make sure you have 50 to 75 golf balls to use.

Stretching and Swinging (5 minutes)

  • Begin with dynamic stretching focusing on golf muscles.
  • Swing the club while holding the club head to find rhythm and create resistance.

Warm-Up with Wedges (5 minutes)

  • Start with short shots and gradually increase distance, focusing on consistent contact.
  • Increase yardages in 10-yard increments 5 shots at 40 yards, 5 at 50 yards etc.
  • Place an alignment stick on the ground to ensure proper aim and body alignment as you increase the shot distance.

Combined Shot Practice (10 minutes)

  • Practice hitting straight shots, then alternate between fades and draws with a mid-iron. Don’t hit more than three shots in a row to the same target.
  • Use an alignment stick to help maintain the target line when practicing straight, fade, and draw shots with a mid-iron.

Distance Control and Imaginary Play (5 minutes)

  • Hit a few shots at varied distances with a 7-iron. (150, 100, 50 without changing the club)
  • Briefly simulate playing the first hole of your course, focusing on strategy and picking specific targets.

Finish with Confidence (5 minutes)

  • End with a few satisfying shots using your favorite club or driver.
  • Focus on staying in balance.

Long Game 30 Minutes HackMotion

For this long game routine – make sure you have 50 to 75 golf balls to use.

Stretching and Swinging (5 minutes)

  • Begin with dynamic stretching focusing on golf muscles.
  • Swing the club while holding the club head to find rhythm and create resistance.

Warm-Up with Wedges (5 minutes)

  • Start with short shots and gradually increase distance, focusing on consistent contact.
  • Increase yardages in 10 yard increments, 5 shots at 40 yards, 5 at 50 yards, etc.

Combined Shot Practice (10 minutes)

  • Practice hitting straight shots, then alternate between fades and draws with a mid-iron.
  • Incorporate HackMotion to monitor and adjust wrist flexion and extension while switching between straight, fade, and draw shots. Utilize HackMotion’s audio feedback to correct wrist positions in real-time without looking at a screen.

Distance Control and Imaginary Play (5 minutes)

  • Hit a few shots at varied distances with a 7-iron. (150, 100, 50 without changing the club)
  • Briefly simulate playing the first hole of your course, focusing on strategy and picking specific targets.

Finish with Confidence (5 minutes)

  • End with a few satisfying shots using your favorite club or driver.
  • Focus on staying in balance.

Long Game 10 Minutes Just Golf Clubs

You’ll need about 25 golf balls for this routine.

  • Driver Control Shots (3 minutes): Begin with the driver, aiming to hit gentle 150 to 200 yard shots to warm up and dial in swing mechanics.
  • Approach Shots – Wedges and Short-Iron (4 minutes): Start with the wedge and transition to a mid-iron (like a 6-iron) for approach shots, focusing on consistent contact, accuracy, and ensuring the divot occurs after the ball.
  • Mental Play (3 minutes): Conclude by mentally playing a hole, starting with a driver shot, followed by an approach and a short game shot, to simulate course conditions and strategy.

Long Game 10 Minutes Alignment Stick

You’ll need about 25 golf balls for this routine.

  • Driver Control Shots (3 minutes): Begin with the driver, aiming to hit gentle 150 to 200 yard shots to warm up and dial in swing mechanics.
  • Approach Shots – Wedges and Short-Iron (4 minutes): Start with the wedge and transition to a mid-iron (like a 6-iron) for approach shots, focusing on consistent contact, accuracy, and ensuring the divot occurs after the ball. Use an alignment stick on the ground to ensure consistency in setup and aim.
  • Mental Play (3 minutes): Conclude by mentally playing a hole, starting with a driver shot, followed by an approach and a short game shot, to simulate course conditions and strategy.

Long Game 10 Minutes HackMotion

You’ll need about 25 golf balls for this routine.

  • Driver Control Shots (3 minutes): Begin with the driver, aiming to hit gentle 150 to 200 yard shots to warm up and dial in swing mechanics.
  • Approach Shots – Wedges and Short-Iron (4 minutes): Start with the wedge and transition to a mid-iron (like a 6-iron) for approach shots, focusing on consistent contact, accuracy, and ensuring the divot occurs after the ball. Wear the HackMotion and ensure audio feedback is enabled for better results and improved impact position.
  • Mental Play (3 minutes): Conclude by mentally playing a hole, starting with a driver shot, followed by an approach and a short game shot, to simulate course conditions and strategy.

Short Game 1 Hour Just Golf Clubs

Wedge Warm-Up (10 minutes)

  • Start with 50-yard pitches to get a feel for the wedge and focus on consistent contact.
  • Work on hitting shots with different wedges (PW, GW, SW, LW) that all go about 50 yards.

Distance Control Drills (15 minutes)

  • Practice hitting shots at 30, 60, 90, and 125 yards to work on distance control.
  • Use a clock face drill: imagine the hole at the center of a clock, and hit shots to 9 o’clock (short), 12 o’clock (medium), and 3 o’clock (long) positions.
  • Record these distances with each club so you can use them again when you get to the course.

High and Low Shots (10 minutes)

  • Focus on altering shot height, hitting 5 high shots and then 5 low shots with the same club.
  • Work on ball position and club face angle to control the trajectory.

Bunker Play (10 minutes)

  • Spend time in the sand trap practicing green-side bunker shots.
  • Try using the gap and lob wedge, not just the sand wedge.

Putting Green Chipping (10 minutes)

  • Move to the putting green and practice chipping from just off the green.
  • Focus on landing spots and getting the ball to roll out to the hole.

High Lofted Shots From The Rough (5 minutes)

  • Finish the practice session greenside, using a higher lofted club, flying the ball closer to the pin, and then having it stop when it lands.

Short Game 1 Hour Alignment Stick

Wedge Warm-Up (10 minutes)

  • Start with 50-yard pitches to get a feel for the wedge and focus on consistent contact.
  • Work on hitting shots with different wedges (PW, GW, SW, LW) that all go about 50 yards.

Distance Control Drills (15 minutes)

  • Practice hitting shots at 30, 60, 90, and 125 yards to work on distance control.
  • Use a clock face drill: imagine the hole at the center of a clock, and hit shots to 9 o’clock (short), 12 o’clock (medium), and 3 o’clock (long) positions.
  • Record these distances with each club so you can use them again when you get to the course.
  • Place an alignment stick on the ground to act as a visual guide for the target line, the alignment stick will help you maintain a consistent swing path and body alignment relative to the target for each shot distance.

High and Low Shots (10 minutes)

  • Focus on altering shot height, hitting 5 high shots and then 5 low shots with the same club.
  • Work on ball position and club face angle to control the trajectory.

Bunker Play (10 minutes)

  • Spend time in the sand trap practicing green-side bunker shots.
  • Try using the gap and lob wedge, not just the sand wedge.

Putting Green Chipping (10 minutes)

  • Move to the putting green and practice chipping from just off the green.
  • Focus on landing spots and getting the ball to roll out to the hole.
  • Place alignment sticks on either side of your landing spot to work as a runway into the hole.

High Lofted Shots From The Rough (5 minutes)

  • Finish the practice session greenside, using a higher lofted club, flying the ball closer to the pin, and then having it stop when it lands.

Short Game 1 Hour HackMotion

Wedge Warm-Up (10 minutes)

  • Start with 50-yard pitches to get a feel for the wedge and focus on consistent contact.
  • Work on hitting shots with different wedges (PW, GW, SW, LW) that all go about 50 yards.

Distance Control Drills (15 minutes)

  • Practice hitting shots at 30, 60, 90, and 125 yards to work on distance control.
  • Use a clock face drill: imagine the hole at the center of a clock, and hit shots to 9 o’clock (short), 12 o’clock (medium), and 3 o’clock (long) positions.
  • Record these distances with each club so you can use them again when you get to the course.

High and Low Shots (10 minutes)

  • Focus on altering shot height, hitting 5 high shots and then 5 low shots with the same club.
  • Use HackMotion to monitor and analyze wrist angles and movements when practicing different shot trajectories. This technology can provide instant feedback on wrist action, helping to perfect the technique required for hitting both higher and lower shots.

Bunker Play (10 minutes)

  • Spend time in the sand trap practicing green-side bunker shots.
  • Try using the gap and lob wedge, not just the sand wedge.

Putting Green Chipping (10 minutes)

  • Move to the putting green and practice chipping from just off the green.
  • Focus on landing spots and getting the ball to roll out to the hole.

High Lofted Shots From The Rough (5 minutes)

  • Finish the practice session greenside, using a higher lofted club, flying the ball closer to the pin, and then having it stop when it lands.

Short Game 30 Minutes Just Golf Clubs

Wedge Warm-Up (7 minutes)

  • Begin with 50-yard pitches to get warmed up, focusing on contact and control. Utilize different wedges to develop comfort with all short game clubs.

Distance Control Drills (8 minutes)

  • Practice hitting shots at key distances (30, 60, 90 yards) to refine distance control.
  • Work on recording these distances so you know how big of a swing you need to create each distance with all of your short game clubs.

Bunker Play and High Lofted Shots (7 minutes)

  • Spend about 4 minutes in the bunker working on green-side shots, then transition to the rough for 3 minutes to practice high-lofted shots, focusing on stopping the ball near the pin.

Putting Green Chipping (5 minutes)

  • Start chipping from just off the green, targeting specific landing spots to get the ball close to or into the hole, simulating real-game scenarios.

Short Game Challenge (3 minutes)

  • Take five golf balls and chip or pitch them to within a few feet of the hole, get out your putter and try to make at least ⅖ up and downs; gradually make this harder as your skills improve.

Short Game 30 Minutes Alignment Stick

Wedge Warm-Up (7 minutes)

  • Begin with 50-yard pitches to get warmed up, focusing on contact and control. Utilize different wedges to develop comfort with all short game clubs.

Distance Control Drills (8 minutes)

  • Practice hitting shots at key distances (30, 60, 90 yards) to refine distance control
  • Work on recording these distances so you know how big of a swing you need to create each distance with all of your short game clubs
  • Use an alignment stick on the ground when practicing these shots to ensure they are not just the correct distance but also the correct accuracy.

Bunker Play and High Lofted Shots (7 minutes)

  • Spend about 4 minutes in the bunker working on green-side shots, then transition to the rough for 3 minutes to practice high-lofted shots, focusing on stopping the ball near the pin.

Putting Green Chipping (5 minutes)

  • Start chipping from just off the green, targeting specific landing spots to get the ball close to or into the hole, simulating real-game scenarios.

Short Game Challenge (3 minutes)

  • Take five golf balls and chip or pitch them to within a few feet of the hole, get out your putter and try to make at least ⅖ up and downs; gradually make this harder as your skills improve.

Short Game 30 Minutes HackMotion

Wedge Warm-Up (7 minutes)

  • Begin with 50-yard pitches to get warmed up, focusing on contact and control. Utilize different wedges to develop comfort with all short game clubs.
  • Wear the HackMotion while warming up to make sure that your wrist angles are helping you compress the golf ball. When you want to add some loft, it’s ok to add a little more extension in the lead wrist for those short shots.

Distance Control Drills (8 minutes)

  • Practice hitting shots at key distances (30, 60, 90 yards) to refine distance control
  • Work on recording these distances so you know how big of a swing you need to create each distance with all of your short game clubs
  • Use an alignment stick on the ground when practicing these shots to ensure they are not just the correct distance but also the correct accuracy.

Bunker Play and High Lofted Shots (7 minutes)

  • Spend about 4 minutes in the bunker working on green-side shots, then transition to the rough for 3 minutes to practice high-lofted shots, focusing on stopping the ball near the pin.

Putting Green Chipping (5 minutes)

  • Start chipping from just off the green, targeting specific landing spots to get the ball close to or into the hole, simulating real-game scenarios.

Short Game Challenge (3 minutes)

  • Take five golf balls and chip or pitch them to within a few feet of the hole, get out your putter and try to make at least ⅖ up and downs; gradually make this harder as your skills improve.

Short Game 10 Minutes Just Golf Clubs

Chipping Warm-Up (3 minutes)

  • Begin with a series of chip shots from just off the green to get a feel for the green speeds.
  • Take putting like swings to focus on consistent contact.
  • Pick a spot and hit the spot.

Pitching Practice (4 minutes)

  • Move back to practice pitching from various distances, starting at 20 yards and extending up to 50 yards.
  • Concentrate on smooth tempo and consistent contact, again pick a landing spot.

Variable Shot Challenge (3 minutes)

  • Alternate between chipping and pitching, aiming to hit two chips followed by two pitches, varying the targets with each shot.
  • This exercise helps in adapting to different shot types quickly, enhancing touch and feel around the greens.

Short Game 10 Minutes Alignment Stick

Chipping Warm-Up (3 minutes)

  • Begin with a series of chip shots from just off the green to get a feel for the green speeds.
  • Use alignment sticks on the ground to allow for better accuracy.
  • Pick a spot and hit the spot.

Pitching Practice (4 minutes)

  • Move back to practice pitching from various distances, starting at 20 yards and extending up to 50 yards.
  • Concentrate on smooth tempo and consistent contact, again pick a landing spot.

Variable Shot Challenge (3 minutes)

  • Alternate between chipping and pitching, aiming to hit two chips followed by two pitches, varying the targets with each shot.
  • This exercise helps in adapting to different shot types quickly, enhancing touch and feel around the greens.

Short Game 10 Minutes HackMotion

Chipping Warm-Up (3 minutes)

  • Begin with a series of chip shots from just off the green to get a feel for the green speeds
  • Take putting like swings to focus on consistent contact, wear the HackMotion, and focus on flexion at impact.
  • Pick a spot and hit the spot.

Pitching Practice (4 minutes)

  • Move back to practice pitching from various distances, starting at 20 yards and extending up to 50 yards.
  • Wear the HackMotion and allow for a little more extension at impact to increase ball flight.
  • Concentrate on smooth tempo and consistent contact, again pick a landing spot.

Variable Shot Challenge (3 minutes)

  • Alternate between chipping and pitching, aiming to hit two chips followed by two pitches, varying the targets with each shot.
  • This exercise helps in adapting to different shot types quickly, enhancing touch and feel around the greens.

Putting 1 Hour Just Golf Clubs

Warm-Up and Feel (10 minutes)

  • Start with short putts (3-4 feet) to focus on solid contact and a square clubface.
  • Gradually increase distance to 6-8 feet, concentrating on consistent stroke and tempo.

Alignment and Start Line Drill (10 minutes)

  • Set up a putting line for a straight putt.
  • Practice hitting putts on the intended line, ensuring the ball starts and stays on that line over 10-15 feet, you don’t need a hole just the line.

Lag Putting for Distance Control (15 minutes)

  • Set targets at varying distances (20, 30, 40 feet) and practice getting the ball within a 3-foot radius of each target.
  • Focus on the feel (and the total length) of the stroke to control the distance, adjusting the power as needed for each putt.

Circle Putting Drill (10 minutes)

  • Place balls around a hole at equal distances (e.g., 4 feet) in a circle.
  • Aim to make all putts in succession, moving around the circle. This improves consistency and pressure putting regardless of the angle.

Gate Drill for Start Line Accuracy (5 minutes)

  • Set up a “gate” with two tees just wider than the ball, about a foot in front of the ball on your start line.
  • Practice putting through the gate, ensuring the ball starts on your intended line, helping with accuracy and precision.

Two Putt Challenge (10 minutes)

  • Practice long putts going back and forth across the green trying to only make two putts.
  • Focus on the feel and adjustment of stroke length to control speed and distance.

Putting 1 Hour Alignment Stick

Warm-Up and Feel (10 minutes)

  • Start with short putts (3-4 feet) to focus on solid contact and a square clubface.
  • Gradually increase distance to 6-8 feet, concentrating on consistent stroke and tempo.

Alignment and Start Line Drill (10 minutes)

  • Set up a putting line using your alignment sticks for a straight putt.
  • Practice hitting putts on the intended line, ensuring the ball starts and stays on that line over 10-15 feet, you don’t need a hole just the line.

Lag Putting for Distance Control (15 minutes)

  • Set targets at varying distances (20, 30, 40 feet).
  • Place an alignment stick about three feet behind the hole.
  • Focus on getting the ball between the hole and the alignment stick.

Circle Putting Drill (10 minutes)

  • Place balls around a hole at equal distances (e.g., 4 feet) in a circle.
  • Aim to make all putts in succession, moving around the circle. This improves consistency and pressure putting regardless of the angle.

Gate Drill for Start Line Accuracy (5 minutes)

  • Set up a “gate” with two alignment sticks just wider than the ball, about a foot in front of the ball on your start line.
  • Practice putting through the gate, ensuring the ball starts on your intended line, helping with accuracy and precision.

Two Putt Challenge (10 minutes)

  • Practice long putts going back and forth across the green trying to only make two putts.
  • Focus on the feel and adjustment of stroke length to control speed and distance.

Putting 1 Hour HackMotion

Warm-Up and Feel (10 minutes)

  • Start with short putts (3-4 feet) to focus on solid contact and a square clubface.
  • Wear the HackMotion and check for consistency in your stroke.
  • Gradually increase the distance to 6-8 feet, concentrating on consistent stroke and tempo.

Alignment and Start Line Drill (10 minutes)

  • Set up a putting line for a straight putt.
  • Practice hitting putts on the intended line, ensuring the ball starts and stays on that line over 10-15 feet, you don’t need a hole just the line.

Lag Putting for Distance Control (15 minutes)

  • Set targets at varying distances (20, 30, 40 feet) and practice getting the ball within a 3-foot radius of each target.
  • Wear the HackMotion and make sure you are keeping consistent wrist angles throughout your stroke.
  • Focus on the feel (and the total length) of the stroke to control the distance, adjusting the power as needed for each putt.

Circle Putting Drill (10 minutes)

  • Place balls around a hole at equal distances (e.g., 4 feet) in a circle.
  • Aim to make all putts in succession, moving around the circle. This improves consistency and pressure putting regardless of the angle.

Gate Drill for Start Line Accuracy (5 minutes)

  • Set up a “gate” with two tees just wider than the ball, about a foot in front of the ball on your start line.
  • Practice putting through the gate, ensuring the ball starts on your intended line, helping with accuracy and precision.

Two Putt Challenge (10 minutes)

  • Practice long putts going back and forth across the green trying to only make two putts.
  • Focus on the feel and adjustment of stroke length to control speed and distance.

Putting 30 Minutes Just Golf Clubs

Warm-Up and Feel (5 minutes)

  • Start with short putts (3-4 feet) to establish solid contact and a square clubface.
  • Move to putts of 6-8 feet to work on stroke consistency and tempo.

Alignment and Start Line Drill (7 minutes)

  • Visualize a line on the putting green.
  • Practice hitting putts along the line for 10-15 feet to ensure the ball starts and stays on the intended path.

Lag Putting for Distance Control (10 minutes)

  • Practice long putts at varying distances (20, 30, 40 feet), aiming to get the ball within a 3-foot radius of each target, focusing on stroke length.

Circle Putting Drill (4 minutes)

  • Place balls around a hole at 4 feet in a circle and try to make all putts in succession, working on consistency from various angles.

Two Putt Challenge (4 minutes)

  • Practice long putts across the green, aiming to two-putt each time, focusing on speed control and distance adjustment.

Putting 30 Minutes Alignment Sticks

Warm-Up and Feel (5 minutes)

  • Start with short putts (3-4 feet) to establish solid contact and a square clubface.
  • Move to putts of 6-8 feet to work on stroke consistency and tempo.

Alignment and Start Line Drill (7 minutes)

  • Use alignment sticks to set a gate to putt through.
  • Practice hitting putts along the line for 10-15 feet to ensure the ball starts and stays on the intended path.

Lag Putting for Distance Control (10 minutes)

  • Practice long putts at varying distances (20, 30, 40 feet).
  • Put an alignment stick three feet after the hole, focus on getting the golf ball to end up between the hole and the alignment stick.

Circle Putting Drill (4 minutes)

  • Place balls around a hole at 4 feet in a circle and try to make all putts in succession, working on consistency from various angles.

Two Putt Challenge (4 minutes)

  • Practice long putts across the green, aiming to two-putt each time, focusing on speed control and distance adjustment.

Putting 30 Minutes HackMotion

Warm-Up and Feel (5 minutes)

  • Start with short putts (3-4 feet) to establish solid contact and a square clubface.
  • Move to putts of 6-8 feet to work on stroke consistency and tempo.
  • Wear HackMotion to make sure your wrist angles stay consistent throughout the stroke.

Alignment and Start Line Drill (7 minutes)

  • Visualize a line on the putting green
  • Practice hitting putts along the line for 10-15 feet to ensure the ball starts and stays on the intended path.

Lag Putting for Distance Control (10 minutes)

  • Practice long putts at varying distances (20, 30, 40 feet), aiming to get the ball within a 3-foot radius of each target, focusing on stroke length.

Circle Putting Drill (4 minutes)

  • Place balls around a hole at 4 feet in a circle and try to make all putts in succession, working on consistency from various angles.
  • Put the HackMotion back on and check to see if your wrist angles remain consistent as you change your angle, this is a powerful mental thought when you head back out to the course.

Two Putt Challenge (4 minutes)

  • Practice long putts across the green, aiming to two-putt each time, focusing on speed control and distance adjustment.

Putting 10 Minutes Just Golf Clubs

Speed and Distance Control (5 Minutes)

  • Start at one end of the putting green and hit long putts towards the opposite end, aiming to stop the ball as close to the edge of the green as possible without going off. Repeat this from varying distances to get a feel for speed control across the green.
  • Don’t focus on a hole here, just worry about speed and feel.

Alignment and Accuracy (5 Minutes)

  • Set up a gate with two tees just wider than the ball about 3 feet in front of the ball on a chosen line.
  • Make this about a ten foot putt.
  • Practice putting through the gate to a specific target or hole, working on keeping the putt on line from the start and making sure the ball gets to the hole.

Putting 10 Minutes Alignment Sticks

Speed and Distance Control (5 Minutes)

  • Start at one end of the putting green and hit long putts towards the opposite end, aiming to stop the ball as close to the edge of the green as possible without going off.
  • Repeat this from varying distances to get a feel for speed control across the green.
  • Don’t focus on a hole here, just worry about speed and feel.

Alignment and Accuracy (5 Minutes)

  • Set up a gate with two alignment sticks just wider than the ball about 3 feet in front of the ball on a chosen line.
  • Make this about a ten foot putt.
  • Practice putting through the gate to a specific target or hole, working on keeping the putt on line from the start and making sure the ball gets to the hole.

Putting 10 Minutes HackMotion

Speed and Distance Control (5 Minutes)

  • Start at one end of the putting green and hit long putts towards the opposite end, aiming to stop the ball as close to the edge of the green as possible without going off. Repeat this from varying distances to get a comprehensive feel for speed control across the green.
  • Don’t focus on a hole here, just worry about speed and feel.

Alignment and Accuracy (5 Minutes)

  • Set up a gate with two tees just wider than the ball about 3 feet in front of the ball on a chosen line.
  • Make this about a ten foot putt.
  • Practice putting through the gate while keeping your wrist action consistent. Your HackMotion can be set to alert you when there is too much variation in the wrist angles.
Select the options below to specify the areas you wish to improve in your golf game, and a list of drill ideas will be generated for you.

Where does your golf game need the most work?

Master wrist mechanics
Increase consistency
Fix my slice
Fix my hook
Add distance
Fix push or pull
Fix thin shots
Fix fat shots

Fix My Slice

Here are the best tips and drills to fix your slice at the driving range.

Check the clubface position at the top of your swing. Your clubface will be left open when the lead wrist is too extended. An open clubface at impact causes the slice.

Practice drills that help you feel the inside-out path. Most slicers have a more outside-in path. When you combine that path with an open clubface, the results are always slices.

Fix your positions – don’t compensate for them. Chances are you are manipulating your setup and stance to accommodate the slice. Instead, gain control of your wrists, and you’ll have more clubface awareness to stop the slice.

Fix My Hook

Here are the best tips and drills to fix your hook at the driving range.

Get the wrist angles fixed! If you are hooking the ball, your lead wrist may be too flexed at the top of your backswing and then again at impact. Instead, try to get to a flat lead wrist position.

Use HackMotion audio feedback to fix the wrist position.

Check your grip position. Many times, a golfer with a strong grip (originally used to fix a slice) may have taken things too far. If you see more of the palm of your trail hand at setup instead of the knuckles, your grip is too strong.

Have you stopped to think about how the golf club should be moving through impact? These drills with alignment sticks and feeling the opposite will help.

Finally, get some awareness of the clubface. Check the position of the face halfway back to see if you have already closed the face. Continue to stop and check the halfway back position until you can take the club back square every time.

Fix Thin and Fat Shots

Here are some of the best tips and drills to try to fix thin and fat shots.

Get your wrist position flat at impact. Most golfers have too much extension in the lead wrist, leading to inconsistency. Use HackMotion audio feedback to track your lead wrist position.

Too much movement, especially swaying away from the ball, will make it tough to strike the golf ball clean. This drill using an alignment rod can help you stay more over the golf ball.

If you’ve been trying to load all of your weight up on your trail side in the backswing, you may be causing some of your thin/fat shots. Take a look at this drill that will teach you to stay more centered and make ball first contact.

You have to use your shoulders and deliver them to the ball the right way. Most amateurs drop their trail shoulder when approaching the ball. Here’s a drill and mindset shift that will fix it for you.

Fix Push or Pull

Here are some of the best drills to get your clubface square and stop pulling and pushing your way around the course.

Neutralize your grip. In a neutral grip position, the V Shape formed by your thumb and forefinger of your trail hand points to your nose. While you are working on your grip, check the grip pressure and make sure it’s not too tight.

Many amateurs cast or push the club down through impact and learn how to pull it instead. Pulling the club when the clubface is square will result in more power and better consistency on the course.

If the inconsistency comes from the tee box, this video from Chris Ryan gives a great drill to get you back on track. All you’ll need is a few tees and your driver.

Finally, learn how to control your wrists through impact. Use HackMotion audio feedback to make sure you have just the right amount of flex in the lead wrist through impact.

Master Wrist Mechanics

Here are some of the best drills to learn to control your wrist angles and hit straighter, longer, and more accurate golf shots.

Master your wrist mechanics with Rob Cheney’s three favorite drills, designed to improve your wrist mechanics and help you achieve the consistency you’ve always wanted.

The Motorcycle Drill is one of the best wrist action drills in golf. At the top of the backswing, take your lead wrist and feel as though it turns counterclockwise on the downswing.

This motion will be completely different from other golf drills you have tried.

For the glove label drill, you will think about the label on your glove facing the ground on your downswing. As demonstrated in the video, you can use this for full swing and ¾ swing shots.

The drill does a great job of eliminating extension through impact and making the motions more consistent.

The open-hand drill is a great option if you can’t quite get the trail wrist to ease up on the downswing. Many players struggle with this flipping-type motion to square a clubface through impact, which doesn’t work.

Try this open-hand drill; you will notice it’s considerably easier to get that feeling of a quiet trail wrist and a flexed lead wrist through impact.

Add More Distance

Here are some of the best drills to learn to control your wrist angles and hit straighter, longer, and more accurate golf shots.

The 3 Fives Drill from Clay Ballard with Top Speed Golf has a great drill that helps you get yourself set up in the right place to hit powerful drives. Practice this drill to get behind the golf ball, shallow the swing, and keep the right forearm under the left forearm.

If you struggle with inconsistency in your drives, it could have a lot to do with incorrect spine angle through impact. Great players keep their heads behind the ball and stay very centered through impact. There is no sliding, and the spine angle does not increase through impact.

One of the major issues distance-seeking golfers have is their ability to turn their shoulders properly on the backswing. As players swing back, they tend to forget to open the shoulder blades in the back and allow for the extra rotation. This can all be fixed by simply changing your mindset and working on this effective drill.

Increase Consistency

Here are some of the best drills to improve consistency.

The best players are able to take the club from the 9 o’clock position to the 3-clock position the same way every time. If you can do this with a wedge you can do it with a 7 iron, 5 iron, hybrid etc. Start with some extra weight on your left foot, push to the right side, and then back to the left as you move through to impact. The motion is simple.

The Pump Drill is a very commonly used drill for better golfers. With this video, Chris Ryan shows you how to execute the pump drill. You’ll need two alignment sticks on the ground to help you ensure you are in the right setup position. If you struggle with transitioning from backswing to downswing, the pump drill should fix it.

Sometimes it’s not just a drill you need, it’s a completely different mindset on the range. This drill will help you practice your consistency regardless of your playing ability. Learning to hit straight shots is great, but if you want consistency on the course you need to be able to hit different types of shots on demand.

Tips to Maximize Your Driving Range Practice

Now that you have a better idea of how and what to practice, here are some tips to maximize your driving range practice.

These tips will ensure that you get the most out of your time on the range. 

  • Use golf technology and training aids:  Implement tools like HackMotion to accelerate learning and provide feedback. You may not have a professional with you but you can still get professional advice to help you reach your goals.
  • Take your time and slow down between shots: you don’t need 200 balls to get through a golf practice session; make the shots more deliberate, not a rapid fire session.
  • Choose a variety of targets. Since you won’t have the same target twice on the course, don’t practice hitting to the same flag 100 times while on the driving range.
  • Don’t leave the short game out: Ensure that putting and chipping practice is part of your routine.
  • Always have a plan: Create clear goals and structure your session around specific skills or issues you want to address. 
  • Get your body ready to practice: Prepare for a driving range practice session by hydrating and doing some dynamic stretching.
  • Don’t stand in the same place: Move around between shots to better simulate actual play and enhance focus. If you can, put the bucket of range balls at least a few yards away from you. Walk back and forth each time to get a ball.
Take a 2-minute Quiz and Step Up Your Game!

1. What do you want to improve in your full swing?

FAQs

The more you play golf, the more you should be practicing your game. Head to the driving range once a week on average, but if you play several days a week, go two or three times. You don’t have to go for extended sessions, but 30 minutes is enough time.

Many golfers find a ½ hour of practice to be enough. Better players often have more stamina and can practice for an hour or more and still benefit from it.

Most times, you will start to feel tired or have some soreness if you practice too long, so this should be avoided.

If you enjoy practice, you can go to the driving range every day. However, it is not necessarily recommended for all golfers because it can be tiring, and poor habits can be developed.

A driving range is more fun if you are playing games and creating challenges. Pick targets and challenge yourself to hit them, then work on beating your score. Incorporating technology like HackMotion into your practice session will also make the session more interesting and allow you to collect data at the same time.

When hitting golf balls at the range, never start with the driver. In addition, never hit driver after driver until you run through a bucket of golf balls.

The range should be more of a practice for the course instead of just a session where you swing the club over and over.

You may feel less pressure to hit a perfect shot at the driving range.

If you find this is the case, you should learn how to increase pressure at the range by playing games and setting up challenges for yourself.

This process puts pressure on and makes it easier to perform on the course.

Hitting about 50 golf balls should be the minimum when you have a practice session; the first ten shots and the last ten shots should be chipping and short game practice.

This leaves thirty shots in the middle to work on the things you need to.

Beginners should practice setup and hitting a golf ball straight when they are at the driving range.

In the beginning, it’s hard to hit a golf shot straight and get it up in the air.

Make sure you are balanced, your grip is correct, and you are aiming at a target.

Summary

We hope this interactive driving range practice plan has helped you narrow down exactly which areas of your golf game need your attention. Start building out your practice plan and incorporating drills that will make a difference in your scoring. The better you become a practicing the easier it will be to lower your scores on the course.

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