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Golf drills
48 free Golf drills, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier. Pick a skill or filter by age, level and squad size.
48 drills
Grip, posture & set-upIron playAim and alignment with sticksTwo alignment sticks laid like railway tracks teach players to aim the clubface at the target first, then set feet, hips and shoulders parallel to that line.20 min · 2–8 players · U7+
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+
Iron playBall-first contact for iron strikeUse a line and a towel to move the low point of the swing in front of the ball, so irons strike ball then turf.20 min · 1–8 players · U10+
Routine & mental gameBuilding a pre-shot routinePlayers build a short, repeatable routine from behind the ball to the swing, and a partner checks it is the same every time.25 min · 2–8 players · U10+
ChippingDecision-makingBump and run club selectionThree different spots around one green; the player reads each lie and the green available, picks the club and calls the landing spot before playing.20 min · 1–6 players · U11+
Bunker playBunker splashSplash the sand out of a greenside bunker, using a line drawn behind the ball as the entry point.10 min · 1–6 players · U10+
ChippingChip and run basicsA low chip from just off the green that flies a short way and then rolls like a putt, using a putting-style stroke with a 7 or 8 iron.15 min · 1–8 players · U6+
ChippingChipping to landing spotsChip to a towel landing spot with three different clubs, learning how each runs out.12 min · 1–8 players · U8+
Cool-downCool-down and reviewAn easy walk, gentle stretches for the back, hips, shoulders and wrists, then a short review in pairs and as a group of what worked and what to practise next.10 min · 1–16 players · U10+
Course managementDecision-makingCourse management game planPlan each hole backwards from the green before playing it: pick safe targets, the side to miss on and the club, then score the round against the plan.60 min · 1–4 players · U16+
Iron playCourse managementDistance gapping sessionEach player measures their own carry distance with each club and builds a yardage card, so club choice on the course comes from real numbers, not guesses.40 min · 1–6 players · U16+
DrivingDriver tee height and centre strikeTest low, middle and high tee heights with a marked driver face to find the height and ball position that give a centred, upward strike.25 min · 1–6 players · U11+
Warm-upFitness & agilityDynamic warm-up before hittingA ten-minute moving warm-up for the hips, back, shoulders and wrists that builds from walking lunges to half swings and then full shots.12 min · 1–12 players · U10+
Bunker playIron playFairway bunkers and long bunker shotsFrom a fairway bunker, pick the ball clean with enough loft to clear the lip; from a long greenside bunker, splash with less loft and a longer swing.25 min · 1–4 players · U13+
DrivingCourse managementFairway finder corridorPlay nine imaginary holes off the tee into a coned corridor on the range, choosing the club that keeps the ball in play, and count fairways hit.25 min · 1–6 players · U12+
ChippingPitchingFlop shots and spin around the greenTwo answers to a short-sided flag over a bunker: the high, soft flop and the lower pitch that checks and stops. Players learn which lie suits which.20 min · 1–4 players · U16+
PuttingGate drill for putting start lineRoll putts through a two-tee gate just ahead of the ball to train a square face and a true start line.15 min · 1–8 players · U10+
Bunker playGreenside bunker consistencyRepeat the same setup and the same shallow scoop of sand ball after ball, checking the scar each time and scoring balls inside a circle round the hole.20 min · 1–4 players · U11+
Grip, posture & set-upGrip and posture basicsBuild a neutral grip and an athletic, tilted posture, checked one player at a time, then test them with small swings to a target area.15 min · 1–8 players · U6+
Iron playGrip, posture & set-upHalf swing to full swingBuild the full swing in stages: hip-high half swings, then three-quarter swings, then a full swing, keeping the same balance and rhythm at every length.20 min · 1–8 players · U7+
PuttingDecision-makingLag putting to a zoneLong putts to a zone around the hole, scoring putts that finish inside it and a bonus for those that finish just past.15 min · 1–6 players · U10+
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+
Fitness & agilityWarm-upMobility and strength for golfA four-station circuit for hips, spine, legs and shoulders using body weight and light bands, finishing with practice swings that build speed gradually.20 min · 1–12 players · U15+
Iron playDrivingNine-ball range gameNine balls on the range, each to a called club and target, scoring shots inside the window.15 min · 1–6 players · U10+