Time is a luxury. With busy lives, finding enough time to practice your golf game can be tough — especially when there are so many skills required to build a well-rounded game.
The good news? Small amounts of focused practice can make a big difference. Here are five efficient practice ideas you can realistically fit into a busy schedule.
You can make meaningful improvements to your setup off the course, and I can honestly say most of my lessons begin with setup adjustments. Often, when the setup improves, the swing follows naturally.
Use a molded practice grip to refine your hand position, and work on posture and alignment in front of a mirror. This is one of the fastest ways to see improvement without ever hitting a ball.
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Short-game practice often leads to quicker score improvement than any other area. If time is limited, choose just one distance per session — 20, 30, 40 or 50 yards.
From that distance, practice both a higher, softer shot and a lower, running shot. Being able to hit multiple trajectories from the same yardage gives you options on the course and prevents the habit of relying on only one shot.
Your “distance wedges” are key for making birdies on par fives and saving pars when you miss greens.
Spend 10–15 minutes hitting to a specific target with a partial wedge. This helps you dial in swing size and rhythm — skills that translate directly to the course when you encounter that exact yardage. A defined target also keeps your focus on aim and intention, not just mechanics.
Which club do you hit most often on your course? It might be your driver, but it could also be a fairway wood, hybrid or long iron.
Spending extra time with this go-to club builds confidence through repetition and prepares you for the shots you face most frequently during a round.
Driving the ball well simplifies everything that follows. Better drives lead to shorter approach shots, closer proximity to the hole, and more makeable putts.
When practicing your driver, use a setup station. Alignment rods can help you check aim, ball position, and shoulder tilt at address. Focus on quality over quantity by challenging yourself to hit a certain number of solid drives in a row.
