Rotate Clubs During Practice

Instead of hitting multiple shots consecutively with the same club during your practice sessions, simulate real game scenarios by alternating clubs after each shot. Here's why and how this technique can elevate your golf game:

Why Rotate Clubs?

1. Mimics On-Course Conditions:

   • On the course, you rarely use the same club twice in a row. Rotating clubs helps you practice adapting to varying distances and lies, just like during a real round.

2. Improves Mental Focus:

   • Switching clubs forces you to reset your aim, stance, and swing thoughts with each shot. This enhances concentration and helps build a reliable pre-shot routine.

3. Enhances Decision-Making Skills:

   • It challenges you to think about shot strategy and club selection, which is crucial for lowering scores.

4. Prepares for Variety:

   • You'll encounter different lies, distances, and obstacles during play. Practicing with multiple clubs helps you adjust seamlessly to any situation.

How to Practice Rotating Clubs

1. Simulate a Round on the Range:

   • Imagine you’re playing a specific hole. Start with a driver, then move to a fairway wood or long iron for your second shot, and finish with a wedge for your approach.

2. Mix Shot Types:

   • Combine full swings, chips, and putts. For example, hit a drive, follow it with a punch shot under an imaginary tree, and then finish with a pitch to a target.

3. Set Targets:

   • Choose specific targets for each shot to practice distance control and accuracy with different clubs.

4. Use Random Club Draws:

   • Write club names on slips of paper or use an app to randomly select which club to hit next. This keeps the session unpredictable and engaging.

By incorporating club rotation into your practice, you’ll be better prepared for the variety and challenges of an actual round, making you a more adaptable and confident golfer.