Golf drills
Golf game drills
7 free Golf drills for game, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
PuttingGameAround-the-clock puttingEight short putts in a ring around one hole, each from a different side of the slope. Hole them in order to complete the clock; a miss sends the player back to 12 o'clock.15 min · 1–9 players · U6+
GameDecision-makingMatch play scenariosShort-game holes played as a match, starting from scenarios the coach sets (two down with three to play, opponent close to the hole) to practise decisions, order of play and concessions.30 min · 2–8 players · U12+
Course managementGameNine-hole scoring simulation on the rangePlay nine imagined holes from the range: a tee shot into a coned fairway, then an approach to a target green, scoring each hole as it would go on the course.45 min · 1–6 players · U16+
Routine & mental gameGamePressure practice gamesShort putting and range games with a score and a small consequence, so players practise their routine and composure when a shot matters.30 min · 2–8 players · U16+
GameCourse managementScramble team gameTeams of three or four all tee off, pick the best ball, and everyone plays the next shot from that spot until the ball is holed.60 min · 2–16 players · U10+
GameChippingTarget golf game for juniorsJuniors chip soft balls at a ringed target in small teams, scoring points for each ring, with the hitting line and 'clear' call built into every round.15 min · 2–12 players · U5+
ChippingPuttingUp-and-down challengeNine spots around a green, one ball each: chip or pitch on, then hole out. Getting down in two scores a point.25 min · 1–6 players · U12+