Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGet to know them and ask what their goals for golf are. If they don't have any specific goals, I would start with the fundamentals.
Intro to Golf + Putting Basics
Grip, alignment, posture
Learn straight-line putting from 3–6 ft
Drill: "Gate Drill" for straight putts
43% of strokes come from putting
Lesson 11+Short game mastery and specialty shots
Reading the green and understanding breaks on putts
Bunker shots
Flop shots and high chips over bushes, trees, etc.
Up and down challenge
Lesson 4-10Full swing basics and flight control of the ball
Hitting all your clubs and how feet stance changes
Driver set up and contact
Tee height
Tempo and balance
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2
Distance Control in Putting
Short vs long putts
Drill: "Ladder Drill" for feel and pace
Lesson 3
Chipping Basics (Bump & Run)
Club selection (wedge, 9-iron)
Setup and motion for chips
Drill: Land-it-on-the-towel
Intro to full swing
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThe goal is to assess, build trust, and identify key improvement areas without overwhelming the player. What are your current strengths and weaknesses?
What’s your handicap or average score?
What are your short- and long-term golf goals? (e.g., breaking 70, tournament prep, shot shaping)
Any physical limitations or injury history?
Introduce one or two drills that address their biggest need
Let them feel the difference, not just hear it
