Let’s face it: an 88 is better than most golfers will shoot in their entire lives.

Many players overcomplicate breaking 90.

Instead of focusing on actionable steps that can take your game to the next level, they focus on perfection. I’ll show you how to break 90 in golf consistently.

The process will take you from being a somewhat unaware amateur golfer to a player with a goal, a plan, and some understanding.

How to Break 90 in Golf Consistently (Key Takeaways)

If you are on a real journey to break 90 this season, save this guide. You can go through it one step at a time and make sure you have all the right thoughts and actions in place.

However, if you want a quick rundown of what you need to do to break 90, here it is:

• Use forgiving equipment to combat mishits.
• Use golf technology, like HackMotion, Video, and Launch Monitors, to eradicate common golf swing mistakes.
• Develop a pre-shot routine that includes visualization and prepare for each shot.
• Improve your short game to minimize leaked strokes on the green.
• Learn how to scramble and escape bad situations with a par score.
• Practice with drills that test your ability in real-time.
• Learn the relationship between wrist action and the angle of the clubface; too much flexion or extension in the lead wrist can affect your game.
• Aim for the middle of the green to avoid trouble, but still give yourself a chance at par.
• Spend a little time eating correctly and working out; when your body functions better, you’ll play better golf.

20 Actionable Tips to Consistently Break 90 in Golf

Use More Forgiving Clubs

Modern game improvement golf clubs are built to mitigate slice shots, preserve ball speed, and manage spin on mishits.

The equipment is available to you, so take advantage of it. Going for a custom club fitting can help you determine if your equipment is the right fit for you.

The bottom line here is that if your golf clubs are older and don’t have forgiveness built in, they could be the reason you are struggling to break 90.

Here are some examples of forgiving golf clubs that could help you when it comes to breaking 90:

• Drivers: Ping G430 Max, TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Driver, Callaway Paradym Driver, Cobra LTDx Max Driver
• Fairway Woods: Ping G430 Max Fairway, TaylorMade Stealth 2 Steel Fairway, Callaway Paradym Fairway, Titleist TSR 2 Fairway
• Hybrid: Titleist TSR2, Callaway Men’s Paradym, TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue
• Irons: Ping i230, Titleist T300, Mizuno JPX Forged, TaylorMade P790
• Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5, Ping Glide Forged Pro, Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore
• Putters: Ping Anser, Odyssey Toulon Series, Cleveland HB Soft Premier

Find a Golf Shaft that Matches Your Swing Speed

If you swing with more than 100 miles per hour of speed in your driver, you should have a stiff shaft in your golf club. However, if you can’t quite get these speeds, don’t be afraid to go with a regular or senior shaft.

Too many golfers looking to break 90 have a shaft that is not flexible enough to promote forgiveness.

The increased flexibility gives golfers added spring into impact for exceptional energy transfer and rapid ball speed.

Here is a basic idea of what shaft flex you could need for every swing speed:

Develop a Pre-Shot Routine

The pre-shot routine helps you clear the last shot from your mind, get set to hit this next shot, and finally, it helps you envision your next shot and plan out the hole in front of you.

A common pre shot routine is to take one practice swing standing, looking down the line at the target. Then line up the clubface, come around the golf ball, look back at the target, and then take your shot

You can work to make the pre-shot routine more specific to your game, but the most important aspect is that you have one.

Practice with a Purpose (and Some Technology)

When you visit the golf driving range, avoid continually hitting shots without a plan in place.

Simply hitting golf shots is more of an exercise than an actual attempt to improve your golf game.

Practice with technology like the HackMotion on the driving range.

You can use the HackMotion interactive drills like the Motorcycle Drill and Release Drill to help you learn in real-time.

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Level 1

Release drill Train your release before working on other aspects of your swing

Level 2

Dynamic transition drill Train your sequencing and pivot, as well as punch shots or your wedge game

Level 3

Impact full swing challenge Train your maximum power swing

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Learn How to Scramble

Do you ever find yourself in the rough or blocked out behind a tree because of your tee shot? This is common in your handicap range, and learning how to scramble could be the way to fix it.

Scrambling is learning to get up and down from anywhere within 100 yards.

To become better at scrambling, work on golf shots from 50 yards and in and vary the ball flight of your shots. Try to learn the low punch to get you out of trouble.

Also, try to make some 8-10-foot putts; sometimes, a good scramble takes a solid putt.

Take the Right Club

Golfers yet to break 90 may fall victim to incorrect club selections and distance readings.

Most golfers under club themselves. Learn your carry distances and know them well. If you hit a 7 iron 150 yards, you probably carry it about 145 yards.

Therefore, you may want a 6-iron if you are short of green.

Learn to Feel the Clubface

The clubface is what controls the direction of your golf ball. If the clubface is open at impact, the ball goes right; if it’s closed at impact, it goes left.

If you want to break 90 in golf, you have to have some idea of what the clubface is doing.

HackMotion can teach you how to control the clubface.

Try using the release drill.

Learn How to Chip

You will miss greens from time to time, a good chip. Learning to chip goes a long way to helping you set up for an easy, makeable one-putt and save par or a bogey.

I recommend keeping it simple with low chips or a bump-and-run shot. The lower you keep the ball, the safer it is.

Keep your lead wrist more flexed when you take a chip shot; you’ll get much more consistency.

Reduce Three Putts

You have likely heard many commentators and coaches harp on the importance of your putting stroke, and they are right.

HackMotion can be used on the putting green to develop more consistency in your stroke.

There is no perfect wrist angle in putting, but you can learn to keep yours more consistent and reduce the number of times you three putt.

Play a Familiar Golf Course Frequently

One way to help finally break into the 80s in golf is to frequently play your home golf course to increase your confidence.

Frequenting the same club allows you to gain “member’s knowledge” and learn where to land your ball on different holes, allowing you to enjoy the layout’s assistance.

The more you play the same course, the easier it becomes to make better-informed club selection, which leads to improved distance control. Take these strategies with you when you travel to other courses.

Warm Up Before Your Round

Amateurs are notorious for skipping warm-up and heading straight to the first tee to let their driver rip.

This leaves you at risk of injuring your back, neck, and knees. It also hampers you from producing optimal rotation and power during your swing.

• Do some stretches to help move your arms, shoulders, back, and hips.
• Hit a few balls at the driving range.
• Make some smaller chip shots.
• Finish with at least 10 putts from varying lengths.

Instead of getting to the 4th hole and finally feeling warmed up, you’ll be ready to go right from the start.

Adjust Ball Position Accordingly

At this point of your golf career, you are likely familiar with the front, middle, and back ball positions.

However, you still get it wrong every now and then, which causes you to top, chunk, or slice your ball.

A simple rule of thumb is to start with the ball on the inside heel of your lead leg for tee shots.

Next, you move it marginally back for fairway wood strikes and keep the sequence going until it sits mostly in the middle for short irons and wedges.

Know Your Position at the Top

Do you know where the club is when it’s at the top of your backswing?

Start practicing with the HackMotion static top drill.

Compensate During a Round for Any Unwanted Shape

If you are in the middle of a round and a problem comes up, start making simple adjustments until you can fix it after the round.

Aim a little left if you need to, put the driver away, and take a 3 wood out, etc.

Make a slight change to get through the round, and then head to the driving range to determine what the issue is.

Compensating from one round to the next is not a smart idea, but mid-round, you have to work with what you have that day.

Aim for the Middle of the Green

Avoid attacking the flag on approach and aim for the middle of the green. You are not a low handicapper or professional who needs birdies.

To achieve your goal, you need bogies and the odd par. If the par total at your home course is 72, then +17 is good enough to break 90.

Therefore, 17 bogies and a single par are all you need. This is why you can afford to aim for the middle of the green.

Understand the Green

Knowing how the green slopes can play into your favor on approach if you land the ball in the correct area.

In addition, it is crucial to better your green reading ability to know which way and how fast a putt breaks.

Using the slopes and the speed of the green to your advantage enables you to position yourself optimally for each putt and reduce three putts to avoid leaking strokes.

A simple misread of the green can send your golf ball several feet in the unintended direction, leaving the door open for a three-putt.

Play it Safe

Birdies and eagles are not required to help you break 90, but a round with main bogies and the odd par will get you there.

To finally break 90, you need not do anything aggressive.

A solid 5 wood or hybrid off the tee leaves you a long but achievable approach shot, but if you miss, you have a chip shot to get up and down for par or a bogey.

On a difficult par 4, I encourage you to think about playing for a 5; it won’t hurt your quest to break 90.

Work with an Instructor

I often meet high handicappers who have never had a lesson from a certified instructor and wonder why they are struggling.

These players are typically coached by their buddies on the course, who are also standard, casual golfers making the same mistakes.

Working with an instructor for a few lessons gives you deeper insight into the mechanics of your swing and the subsequent outcome.

In addition, your coach will help you route out common golf swing mistakes and provide solutions and drills to eradicate them for good.

Until you seek the assistance of a professional, you will continue to make annoying errors that make it difficult to break 90.

Have a Go-To Shot

When your golf ball is in a tough spot or your swing feels off, have a go-to shot you can trust.

Typically, this is something where you choke up on the club, shorten the swing, and get the ball back into play. When you have this, your chances of being able to break 90 and keep the ball in play are greatly improved.

Fix Your Slice

To keep your scores under 90 you have to get rid of the slice. The slice is fixable. When you are slicing the ball the clubface is open at impact. Start by making sure the clubface is square at the top of your backswing.

If it’s square at the top you will have a much easier time squaring the clubface at impact. If you struggled with a slice for years, try the slice fix course and learn to square the clubface.

Click here to access the free course to fix your slice permanently!

FAQs

Is it hard to break 90 in golf?

Yes, it is hard to break 90 in golf because it takes time, practice, intelligent planning, and the correct equipment. Backing up these claims is the fact that only 26% of golfers break 90.

However, once you understand your swing and the game, it becomes easy to break 90 by playing safe, aiming for the middle of the green, and improving your short game.

How long should it take to break 90 in golf?

It can take a month or years to break 90 in golf. It comes down to talent and hours of practice. However, progress can speed up if you use technology such as HackMotion to improve your swing mechanics.

What percentage of golfers in the world can break 90?

According to the PGA, only 26% of golfers break 90, while 29% of all amateurs consistently shoot between 90 to 99.

How do you practice breaking 90?

You practice breaking 90 by working on your short game and scrambling to help you escape challenging situations and get up and down from the greenside. Next, golfers need to learn to control the clubface so that they can hit straight golf shots.

Final Thoughts

Learning to break 90 in golf is a process that typically takes several months or years.

However, if you play with forgiving clubs and the correct shaft flex, master your short game, and play it safe, you will break 90 shots consistently. Learning to control the clubface now will also get you closer to breaking 80!

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We’ll break down the top 10 tips to increase clubhead speed, with ideas like perfecting the wrist angles, tweaking your golf stance, and maybe even using better equipment for your swing so that you can pick up a few extra yards in your next round.

The Best Way to Increase Clubhead Speed (Key Takeaways)

If you don’t have time to take a deep dive into increasing clubhead speed right now, here are the most important things to keep in mind.

• Extend the hand path length by dropping your lead foot back and opening your toes at setup.
• Flatten the lead wrist angle at the top to improve rotation through impact.
• Maximize hip and shoulder rotation to gain momentum on the downswing.
• Reduce grip pressure to enhance wrist hinge.
• Rotate wrists through impact to generate added speed just before impact.
• Focus on smooth rhythm and tempo to optimize the transition from backswing to downswing.
• Wear your HackMotion as you practice to ensure your wrist action is accurate throughout the swing; it’s like bringing your coach with you to the range.

10 Tips to Increase Golf Swing Speed

Take a look through these top 10 tips to increase clubhead speed. Following them in order will help ensure you have all your bases covered.

We’ve also included drills and videos to reinforce what you need to do to improve.

1. Increase Hand Path Length

The longer you can make your golf swing, the easier it is to generate power and distance.

Think of it like swinging a hammer. A short swing may not be enough to hammer a nail down, a bigger swing should do it without a problem.

The same applies to golf.

To increase your hand path length, take a stance with both toes pointing out a bit. When the toes are pointed out, you increase your ability to rotate. Now, take your trail foot and drop it back slightly.

This new position creates a lot of room in the backswing to be able to get your hands further around you without rotating or adding extension to the lead wrist.

2. Shallow the Club

Shallowing your club on the downswing positions the clubface as far as possible from the impact zone.

This leaves your club with more room to gain momentum on the downswing and maximize velocity leading into contact.

Sergio Garcia provides the leading example of how to shallow the club. When he reaches the top, it looks like he is pulling a chain down.

This action prompts him to drop his arms into place and use the momentum of this hip and shoulder turn to power the clubface down to the golf ball.

Given the momentum he builds up through rotation and the distance the clubface has to travel, he generates exceptional clubhead speed. Prime Sergio can deliver an average of 120 mph driver swing velocity.

A great drill to work on this concept is the motorcycle drill.

3. Optimize Hip and Shoulder Turn

Hip and shoulder rotation is essential to maximize wind-up on the backswing and generate momentum on the downswing.

Without a decent turn, you leave your arms to do the heavy lifting. The arms alone are not capable of the heavy lifting!

A lack of turn on the downswing also makes it challenging to keep your club on the path and square the face at contact for straight shots.

4. Strengthen Core Golf Muscles

Your core muscles comprise the lower back, pelvic muscles, and glutes. These muscles must remain flexible and in optimal shape to activate during your swing for superior power.

Implement golf muscle exercises into your workout routine to keep them as flexible as possible.

In addition to getting more speed, you’ll also protect yourself from injury.

There’s a reason Bryson picked up yardage when he got stronger.

5. Reduce Grip Pressure

Reduced grip pressure enhances your control of the golf club and frees you up to activate the wrist hinge on the downswing.

Excessive grip pressure prompts tense muscles, causing them to contract and restricting your ability to hinge your wrists. An increased grip pressure creates a chain reaction as it causes your forearms to tense, and later, your chest joins in.

When these body parts are rigid, you lose rotation, power, and wrist hinge on the downswing, causing a weak strike and a loss of distance. Start by taking some swings with the lightest grip pressure possible, then gradually increase until you find the perfect amount.

6. Rotate Wrists Through Impact

Bryson DeChambeau provides a perfect example of how increased clubhead speed and proper wrist mechanics can improve distance.

His ability to generate speed and power comes from an efficient “rotation release,” a term coined by Coach Scott Cowx.

This rotation allows him to transfer power from his wrists to the golf ball at impact, maintaining speed through the shot.

• At Address: Bryson’s wrists are positioned at -13 degrees of flexion due to his forward shaft lean.
• At the Top: He maintains wrist stability during the backswing and transitions into 11 degrees of extension at the top.
• At Impact: His wrists move into a flexed (bowed) position, requiring significant rotation to square the clubface.

This transition from extension to flexion is the foundation of his power. By rotating his wrists properly, Bryson ensures he doesn’t lose velocity at contact and can achieve optimal distance and control.

If you want to learn to get better at rotating your wrist, try the HackMotion Release Drill in the HackMotion app.

This drill ensures proper release mechanics and helps golfers maximize both distance and accuracy over time.

7. Warm Up Before Your Round

Stretching and warming up before your golf round is essential for loosening up your core muscles and enabling them to deliver optimal rotation and power in your swing.

If you don’t normally warm up, try this.

Take the driver out of your bag, and grab the club head so the grip is closest to the ground. Use the club head weight and swing the shaft back and forth to awaken your core muscles and optimize shoulder and hip turn.

Many golfers don’t reach peak distances until they reach the 5th or 6th hole, which could be due to a lack of time spent warming up.

8. Smooth Rhythm and Tempo

An erratic rhythm and tempo create insufficient shaft load at the top of your swing, leaving you with nothing to release on the downswing. The more consistent your rhythm and tempo, the smoother the transition from the top down, unleashing maximum shaft power.

Sometimes, counting from the time you set up to the time you finish your swing can help you establish a general idea of what your tempo should be.

You can briefly watch an example from Martin Hall of how he executes this drill; it’s a great thing to try as part of your practice routine.

9. Lighter shaft

One approach to adding clubhead speed to your downswing is to play a lighter shaft, which offers greater torque, leverage, and flex.

The lighter a golf shaft, the easier it is to flex, which provides added spring into the golf ball at impact for enhanced energy transfer.

For example, golfers swinging a driver between 72 to 83 mph may find their swing speed slowing with a 55-gram regular flex shaft compared to a 45-gram senior build.

The downside of a lighter, flexible shaft is that they typically contain a higher degree of torque, which is a blessing and a curse. It increases twist to maximize your leverage but reduces your ability to control the golf ball.

Go for a golf fitting to find the perfect option.

10. Play with the Correct Equipment

Playing with the right equipment is a great way to improve distance, accuracy, and forgiveness in your golf shots. However, when looking for more clubhead speed, there are two specific things to focus on.

Those are a longer shaft and a lighter clubhead weight.

The longer the driver shaft you play with, the more clubhead speed you can produce.

Another thing to look at is the swing weight of your golf club. The swing weight is how heavy a club feels to a golfer as you swing it.

The lightest swing weight is A0, while G9 is the heaviest option. The standard men’s swing weight ranges from D1 to D3, while ladies are C5 to C7. Reduced swing weight feels lighter in the hands and gives amateurs more confidence. Don’t skip the club fitting if you feel like you are losing power in your golf swing

FAQs

How to increase clubhead speed without losing accuracy?

You can increase clubhead speed without losing accuracy by producing lighter pressure, shallowing the club on the downswing, and optimizing hip and shoulder turn.

What is a good clubhead speed?

84 to 96 mph is a good clubhead speed for a driver if you are an average golfer.

Naturally, we all desire to swing the driver over 105 mph like a tour pro, but that is not always possible for all players.

Will a lighter shaft increase clubhead speed?

Yes, a lighter shaft will increase swing speed because it is easier to release from the top of your backswing and accelerate on the way down. A lighter shaft will not always improve accuracy.

What are the most important muscles in the golf swing?

The most important muscles in the golf swing include the hip flexors, pectoral muscles, lead-side lat muscles, and forearms.

All these muscles are responsible for boosting hip and shoulder rotation and keeping control of the clubhead throughout your swing.

Final Thoughts

Our guide to increasing clubhead speed highlights the importance of proper wrist position and enhanced hip and shoulder rotation. Besides generating optimal turn on the downswing, you require strong core muscles, lighter grip pressure, and rotated wrists through impact.

The best solution requires attention to your swing mechanic mistakes, rotation, and wrist position.

Use HackMotion and the associated drills to guide you while you practice your golf game on the driving range and you’ll quickly see how important the wrists can be in generating power.

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If you are lucky enough to have a golf simulator to work with, I’ll show you how to practice more effectively and lower your scores without ever going to the course.

It takes a little while to get used to simulator practice, and you have to understand that there are sometimes issues with outliers and accuracy. However, golf swing mechanics are golf swing mechanics, and as long as you work on them correctly, you will improve.

Key Takeaways

If you are a little too eager to jump on the simulator and get started, you may want to bookmark this advice and come back later.

However, before you go, here are some key golf simulator tips to improve your practice:

• Use your simulator for both driving range and on-course practice. The features available will depend on the software package, so explore what your simulator offers.
• Incorporate training aids like HackMotion to enhance your practice sessions. These tools provide data-driven feedback that can accelerate your improvement.
• Leverage the abundance of stats and data simulators provide. Track your progress and focus on areas that need improvement to take your game to the next level.
• Simulate on-course scenarios to prepare for real-life challenges. This is one of the most valuable benefits of using a simulator.
• Don’t neglect your pre-shot routine. Practice it consistently on your simulator so it becomes second nature on the golf course.

If you prefer to work through some of this information by watching a video, take a look at this guide on how to maximize indoor golf practice this winter with your simulator.

What to Practice on the Golf Simulator?

A golf simulator allows you to practice everything from your full swing to course management to shot accuracy.

You will struggle to practice sand shots on a simulator, as well as some recovery shots. Also, depending on the simulator technology that you have, putting practice is a bit different.

I would consider getting an indoor putting green or mat to use in addition to the simulator to ensure you accurately address this area of your game.

10 Proven Tips for Effective Golf Simulator Practice

Golf simulators can be an endless source of entertainment. Whether your round of golf gets rained out or you simply enjoy a day away from the sun playing a course that you would not be able to play otherwise.

The possibilities with a golf simulator are endless, and golfers often overlook golf simulator practice. Don’t miss the chance to use your golf simulator to make you a better player.

1. Set a Goal for Your Practice Session

When you first start working with your golf simulator, you will probably make the same mistake that I did. You will head over to the range, start hitting balls, play a round, back to the range, etc.

However, at this point, you are mostly just exploring the technology and not working specifically on your golf game. As time goes by, you will need to start setting goals for your practice session.

Decide exactly what you need to work on, and use the features of your simulator to target these specific goals.

2. Don’t Forget Other Technology

The simulator is a lot of technology to handle at once. If you are not tech-savvy, you may feel a little caught off guard by all the simulator can do.

However, once you get settled with how everything works, you should incorporate other technology into your practice sessions.

As great as golf simulator technology is, it’s not the same as a golf training aid or feedback tool.

Using HackMotion with the simulator can feel like having a coach with you while you practice.

HackMotion provides data on wrist angles throughout the golf swing. Using HackMotion lets you see real-time results of what proper wrist angles can do for your golf game.

You’ll get data about your swing while also receiving insights from the simulator about your overall performance.

3. Incorporate Actionable Drills

While wearing your HackMotion and working with your simulator, you can do some golf drills that offer you real-time feedback on things like impact position and golf swing consistency.

Two of our favorites are the 9-to-3 drill and the Motorcycle Drill.

9-to-3 Drill: Training the Impact Position

The 9-to-3 Drill is a simple yet effective way to refine your impact position. By focusing on wrist angles, ball contact, and clubface control, you can build consistency.

Motorcycle Drill: Power and Clubface Control

The Motorcycle Drill trains you to move towards wrist flexion in the transition between backswing and downswing.

To fully understand how to perform the Motorcycle Drill and discover how it can transform your downswing, watch Rob Cheney’s video below.

4. Play Golf and Track Data

Leverage your simulator’s ability to track strokes gained data. Use this information to pinpoint areas of your game that need improvement, such as putting, approach shots, or tee shots.

If you are reluctant to track stats on course, start tracking them when using the simulator to help you gain insight.

Strokes gained is one of the more useful data points you can benefit from.

5. Look for Distance Gaps

Early in the winter season, work through each of the clubs in your bag and hit five to ten shots with each.

Take a look at your entire bag and the results to see if there are any distance gaps that must be addressed.

Anytime you see 20-yard gaps between clubs, it could be a swing or equipment issue.

If you find that it’s simply a strength or swing speed issue, take a look at some of our winter golf season training plans for gaining speed and consistency in your game.

6. Create an On Course Situation

Do you ever finish a round and wish you could go back and practice one specific shot? Maybe it’s a 160-yard approach shot or a fade off the tee on a dog leg hole?

Whatever your on-course situation is that brings you some anxiety or fear, you can set it up on the simulator.

Trying to do this at a driving range takes a lot of strength from a visualization standpoint.

You can also try and simulate some weather conditions, and it’s impact on ball flight. If the wind throws you off, add some wind to your simulator rounds and see if you can wrap your mind around playing in the wind.

7. Learn to Control the Clubface

The angle of your golf clubface at impact determines the direction of the golf ball.

It’s as simple as that if the clubface is open, the ball goes right; closed, the ball goes left. Most golfers don’t know how to control their golf clubface.

The clubface is controlled by the wrists.

Using a simulator where you can practice shot shaping and the HackMotion, where you can dial in wrist position, allows you to learn to control the clubface and hit the shots you want to hit.

Work on a fade and a draw that you can consistently rely on, but don’t forget about hitting high and low shots as well.

8. Test Out Your Course Management Skills

How good are you at managing the golf course?

Test yourself on various holes and golf courses and determine if you are playing the course correctly. I love to play a hole with a driver off the tee box and then play it again with a hybrid or a 3 wood off the tee.

I’ll have a different scenario the second time I play it, and I can see how my course management adapts and whether or not I can still score well on that hole.

Golf course management skills don’t come to you overnight. They are most easily developed through repeated play, something you can easily do with a simulator.

9. Pre-Shot Routine Practice

One of the biggest mistakes golfers make with a simulator is they treat it more like a game than a practice tool.

Standing there trying to hit targets is kind of a game. However, if you want to take this information out to the golf course, you have to work on brain training in addition.

Your pre-shot routine needs to be consistent, and it should allow you to repeat the same swing over and over again.

Here’s a sample pre-shot routine if you don’t have one already:

• Visualize the Shot: Stand behind the ball and picture the flight path. Imagine the ball’s trajectory, where it will land, and how it will roll.
• Select a Target: Choose a specific target (not just “the fairway” or “the green”). Pick a small, clear point to aim for.
• Set Your Grip and Stance: Address the ball while focusing on your grip, alignment, and posture. Ensure everything feels comfortable and balanced.
• Take a Practice Swing: Make one deliberate practice swing, focusing on tempo and the key swing thought for the shot (e.g., “smooth backswing” or “complete my turn”).
• Commit to the Shot: Step up to the ball, breathe deeply, and execute the swing without second-guessing.

10. Distance Control Practice

Distance control is one of the areas of the golf game that I always found to be the most difficult to work on. At most driving ranges, you have a few pins set up at yardages like 75 or 100 yards away from you.

What if you want to practice the difference between a 60 and a 70-yard shot?

It’s so hard to tell if you are doing this effectively, but with a simulator, the process is incredibly easy.

With the data that the simulator gives you, you can finally learn how to shorten your backswing length and chance club selection to achieve every yardage in the bag.

Incorporate this with some short game practice drills. This video below will give you some drills to work on your short game feel, and accuracy and consistency including distance control practice.

What is the Downside of Practicing Golf on a Simulator?

With all of these positives and great ideas to improve your game, it felt necessary to warn you about some negatives of practicing your game on a golf simulator.

Keep these things in mind, but don’t let them stop you from practicing and getting better in the comfort of your own home!

• The golf simulator’s accuracy can be off by a few yards; you may have to adjust when you get to the course.
• Practicing from certain lies like sand and rough is something that is best achieved when you can feel it out on a real course or driving range.
• Golfers tend to forget to vary their practice and step away from the ball at times when using a golf simulator, don’t let the simulator suck you in; follow the routine that you need on the course to make your practice more effective.

FAQs

Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions about golf simulator practice.

Can you improve your golf game with a simulator?

Yes, you can improve your golf game with a simulator if you approach your practice session with goals, work on swing mechanics, incorporate training aids and devices, and track and analyze your progress.

Can you learn to play golf on a simulator?

Learning to play golf on a simulator is entirely possible. Make sure you have a high-quality mat so that it feels more like actual turf. If you eventually transition to the golf course, that golf club and turf interaction is key.

Are golf simulators realistic?

The better the golf simulator, the more realistic it is. More important than realistic in a golf simulator is accuracy. When a simulator is accurate, you get the most benefit from it.

Golf simulator vs. Reality – what’s the difference?

The biggest difference between golf practice on a simulator and golf practice on the course is the interaction with the golf ball at impact. When the lie on a simulator mat is almost always perfect, it’s a bit of a controlled environment that makes things a little easier.

Final Thoughts

A golf simulator is a tremendous addition to your golf game. However, until you learn how to use it for purposeful practice, you may not find it all that effective. Be smart about how you practice with your simulator, and you can see real on-course results.

Incorporating drills like the 9-to-3 Drill and the Motorcycle Drill into your routine can accelerate your improvement.

Combining simulator practice with tools like HackMotion provides actionable insights into your swing mechanics, helping you train more efficiently.

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As we age, mobility and flexibility can naturally decline, but that doesn’t mean your golf game has to suffer.

In fact, with some smart adjustments and a focus on control, you may find yourself playing more consistent, enjoyable golf than ever before.

By making a few swing tweaks, refining your practice routine, and embracing the right mindset, you can maintain steady improvement. Don’t give up on low scores simply because you are now in the senior category.

Best Golf Tips for Seniors (Key Takeaways)

No time to read through all of our best golf tips for seniors? Here are the most important ones to keep in mind:

• Focus on the Short Game: The short game (100 yards and in) is your best opportunity to save strokes and lower scores. Dedicate the majority of your practice time here.
• Prioritize Alignment Over Distance: Seniors often struggle with alignment as mobility changes. Use alignment aids during practice to avoid costly mistakes on the course.
• Master Your Wrist Angles: Wrist control directly impacts ball flight, putting, and short-game precision. Tools like HackMotion can help you refine your wrist angles in real-time.
• Enhance Flexibility with Daily Movement: Regular stretching and light exercises for the upper body will improve your range of motion and help you swing more freely.

The 10 Best Golf Tips for Seniors

1. Turn Your Feet Out for Better Mobility

Some senior golfers struggle with the ability to rotate. As you age, your body may become stiffer and less flexible.

In addition to working on your flexibility, you can set up with your toes turned out slightly. This small adjustment loosens up the legs and allows for a fuller turn in your backswing.

Another added benefit is that it increases your hand path length.

You may not be able to take the club as far back as you once did, but turning your toes out gives your hands a longer path around your body, helping you maintain distance as you age.

2. Practice Your Short Game (100 Yards and In)

The biggest issue senior golfers face is difficulty producing the same amount of distance they once did. It doesn’t matter who you are; seeing ten, fifteen, or even twenty yards of distance disappear is frustrating.

However, from 100 yards and in, nothing holds you back from being the best player on the course.

Start working on drills to help with distance control, alignment, and ball flight. Try to have both a high and a low shot from 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards you can rely on.

The HackMotion 9 to 3 drill is a great option for full swing practice, but it also helps you groove that waist-high to waist-high golf swing that produces consistent short-game results.

Additionally, focus on how your wrist action changes between chip and pitch shots.

The pitch shot requires more extension in the lead wrist, while the chip shot works best with slight wrist flexion and forward shaft lean.

3. Work on Stable Putting Mechanics

You’ve probably heard about keeping a pendulum-like stroke when putting, which promotes consistency and keeps the ball rolling toward the hole on the proper line.

However, many senior golfers unknowingly move their wrists too much during the stroke. To improve, focus on maintaining a stable amount of flexion or extension in the lead wrist throughout the stroke.

There’s no perfect wrist angle, but it must stay consistent. This small adjustment can make a big difference in your putting accuracy and consistency.

4. Incorporate Daily Flexibility Exercises

Those days of running up to the first tee and playing a great round without warming up are behind you. At this point in your life, your body is naturally tightening up and becoming stiffer each day.

Add a daily walk to your routine and use a golf stretching aid to improve your mobility.

Swinging a weighted club or using a lightweight medicine ball can also help build strength and flexibility in your hips and shoulders—critical areas for maintaining your swing speed.

5. Set Realistic Goals for Consistency

Set achievable goals for your game. For instance, aim to complete a round without three-putting. If you do three-putt, spend time on the practice green afterward working on lag putting.

Work on getting out of the bunker in one shot every time or achieving at least one up-and-down during your round.

These short-term, manageable goals are easier to achieve and build momentum for long-term improvement. Over time, you’ll find that they help lower your handicap and improve your overall consistency.

You can also use drills like the HackMotion Static Top Drill to develop a consistent position at the top of your backswing. Simply take a swing stop at the top and let HackMotion tell you if you are in the right position.

6. Adjust Your Trail Foot for a Bigger Turn

Some senior golfers feel restricted in their backswing because of reduced flexibility.

A simple adjustment can help: pull your trail foot (right foot for right-handed golfers) slightly back and flare it outward at setup.

This small tweak does two important things:

• It presets your hips slightly closed, making it easier to rotate.
• It opens the hip joint, giving you a greater range of motion during the backswing.

Combine this with letting your trail leg straighten slightly as you turn, and you’ll find it easier to complete a smooth, controlled backswing. The result should be better ball striking without forcing your body into uncomfortable positions.

Play around with the amount you adjust your trail foot until you find a comfortable position that gives you a bit more range of motion.

7. Simplify Weight Transfer

As we age, it becomes harder to recover from excessive weight shifts during the swing. Staying centered throughout your swing is a simple way to improve consistency and ensure solid contact. Making your golf swing simpler as you age is smart.

Feel like you keep your body steady over the ball during your backswing. Avoid swaying too far back or forward as you swing. You can still transfer your weight and rotate, but you want to focus on turning around a fixed point instead of shifting weight excessively.

By staying centered, you’ll reduce the likelihood of mishits and make your swing feel more repeatable.

8. Focus on Wrist Angles for Consistency

Many senior golfers struggle with wrist angles, directly affecting clubface control and ball flight. If your lead wrist (left wrist for right-handed golfers) has too much extension through impact, you’re likely leaving the clubface open, leading to weak shots that fade or slice.

Many senior golfers complain that the fade or slice is their most common mix.

Focus on keeping your lead wrist flat—or even slightly flexed—through impact to fix this. A tool like HackMotion can help you measure and improve your wrist angles, but even without it, you can work on drills to feel the difference.

The dynamic release drill on the HackMotion app will help you train your wrist angles through impact. Your goal is to keep your wrists flexed more at impact than they are at address.

The more consistent your wrist angles, the straighter and more reliable your shots will be.

9. Use Controlled Power in Your Swing

When seniors try to “swing harder,” they often lose balance and consistency. Instead, focus on creating controlled power by maximizing the hand and clubhead path during your backswing.

With your foot dropped back, you create more space to take the club around you. You won’t look like you’re taking a John Daly driver swing; instead, you’ll be in a controlled position where squaring the clubface at impact isn’t any more difficult.

Think of it like this:

• A longer backswing with a smooth hand and club path gives you more time to generate power.
• Balance is key—don’t overswing.
• Let the downswing happen naturally, transferring energy into the ball without rushing.

Controlled power leads to efficiency, not brute force, and results in more consistent outcomes while still maintaining a respectable distance.

10. Use Modern Technology for Feedback

Technology isn’t just for young golfers—it can be a game-changer for seniors, too. Tools like launch monitors and swing analyzers can give you precise feedback to improve your game.

Check stats like clubface angle, swing speed, and ball flight if you can access a launch monitor. Make some of the adjustments we suggested and see how they impact your numbers.

Wearing the HackMotion wrist sensor will not only help you identify your inconsistencies but also help you fix them. The HackMotion is interactive allowing you to do drills in real time with feedback as to whether your swing is in the correct position.

Most importantly, you’ll be able to track your progress and keep yourself motivated to continue improving.

In Summary

As golfers age, some degree of speed and power loss will inevitably occur. It’s perfectly fine to lose some distance as we age; instead, let’s focus on control, consistency, and enjoying the game.

To score lower as you age, use experience, smart golf course management, and close attention to the details in your game.

Golfers are finding success by gaining speed, improving their short game, and focusing on positive mental thoughts on the course.

Go give it a try, and let us know how it goes.

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Off-Season Golf Practice Plan for Home or Indoors

Get your personalized at-home golf practice plan with drills and tips designed for your available space and equipment. Perfect for off-season and winter training.

It’s time to stop thinking that winter is the end of the golf season. Let’s start calling it the “prep season” instead.

There is so much you can do to work on your golf game at home; it’s not necessary to put the clubs down and wait to use them again for a few months.

The key to effective winter golf practice is to have a routine and stick to it.

We have compiled a complete guide for at-home practice for your golf game.

You can choose your equipment and how that will impact what you can do. In addition, we included actionable drills so your practice this “slow season” is the most effective it’s ever been.

We’d love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback at the end of the post to help make it even better!

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I Have Simulator Access

Full Swing Space (No Simulator)

Limited Space (No Full Swings)

Space for Full Swings (Without Simulator)

Not everyone has the room or the budget for a golf simulator room in their home.

If you are able to swing and hit balls into a golf net, you can still make plenty of progress in your home golf practice routine.

Full Swing Practice

For effective full swing practice it’s great to have a net to hit into. Even though you won’t be able to track your entire ball flight, it does help to get a feel for how the ball came off the face.

In addition, you’ll want to make sure you have the HackMotion on during your practice so you are recording some data.

For at home practice, work on clubface control, speed training and consistency of strike.

1. Clubface Control

The wrists control your golf clubface. The more control you have over your wrists and their action, the easier it is to strike the ball with power and consistency.

Here are the best ways to work on clubface control at home.

Drill 1: Hit Hard Stop Quick Drill

For this drill, you’ll try to stop your golf club just after impact. To do this, you’ll need both strength and the proper positioning of your wrists.

Hit 10 to 15 shots, focusing on stopping the club when it is parallel to the ground just after impact.

Wear HackMotion to check on excessive rolling or twisting of the clubface.

Drill 2: Clubface Position Feedback Drill

Many golfers are unaware of the position of their clubface at any given point in the golf swing. The easiest way to start to learn what the club is doing is to exaggerate the open and closing of the face through impact.

Hit 10 shots where you deliberately feel like you increase wrist flexion through impact. Then take another swing where you feel like you increase wrist extension.

Drill 3: Lead Arm Wrist Control Drill

Stabilizing the wrist helps improve clubface control. To do this drill, you’ll grip the club with one arm. Take a backswing, and as you swing back down to the ball, focus on closing the clubface, as we call the Motorcycle move.

Rotate your body through the swing while keeping this flexion in the lead wrist. After impact, ensure the club brushes the ground.

Not only will you develop more awareness of the clubhead, but you’ll also eliminate some of your issues with hooks and slices.

2. Wrist Action Training

Even if you don’t own a simulator, you can incorporate golf technology into your at-home practice.

In fact, to stay more engaged, some interactive practice with HackMotion can help.

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Level 1

Release drill Train your release before working on other aspects of your swing

Level 2

Dynamic transition drill Train your sequencing and pivot, as well as punch shots or your wedge game

Level 3

Impact full swing challenge Train your maximum power swing

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The 9-to-3 drill, 10-to-2 drill, and Motorcycle drill will help you dial in your wrist action with timely and accurate feedback.

Drill 1: 9-to-3 Drill

The 9-to-3 drill is simple but effective, focusing on maintaining clubface control, body rotation, and proper wrist mechanics.

• Take the club back to waist high (9 o’clock position); allow a slight wrist hinge, but keep the lead wrist flat.
• Start the downswing by rotating your body and keeping the hands in front of the clubhead.
• Continue swinging until you get to waist high again at the 3 o’clock position.

Drill 2: 10-to-2 Drill

Once you have the 9-to-3 drill down, you can move on to the 10-to-2 drill.

The 10-to-2 drill will add more body rotation and get to a more complete release position.

• For this one, you’ll take the club back to 10 o’clock, just above waist height, with a slight wrist hinge.
• Once here, you can rotate through impact to the 2 o’clock position on the other side.
• HackMotion will alert you if you are not maintaining wrist stability and forward shaft lean throughout the drill.

Drill 3: Motorcycle Drill

The motorcycle drill is one of the most effective golf swing drills, from finding the correct location of your hands at the top of the backswing.

With the motorcycle drill you’ll be able to get the feeling of moving towards flexion on the downswing. The motorcycle drill gives you the feeling of revving a motorcycle at the top of the backswing.

3. Speed Training

Swing speed drills with a weighted club or device can help you gain more distance in the winter months.

Pair that practice with the proper workout and exercise regime and you’ll pick up some yards when you head back out on the course in the spring.

If you have a device that can track swing speed, your speed training sessions will be more beneficial.

• Duration: 60 minutes
  Focus: Developing faster swing speeds without the risk of injury or loss of shot control.

Warm-Up (10 minutes)

• Dynamic Stretches: Focus on the hips, shoulders, and core to prepare for faster swinging. Spend some extra time on stretching when working on swing speed to avoid the risk of injury.
• Slow Swings: Perform 10 slow, deliberate swings with a focus on getting to a balanced and stable finish.

Main Practice (Customizable anywhere from 20-50 minutes)

Base Speed Check (10 minutes)

Establish your baseline by hitting ten shots with your 7 iron and then ten shots with your driver to get an idea of what your current speed is.

Make sure these swings are not purely about power, you want to just get a baseline not test out your maximum speed. Pay close attention to speed, distance and accuracy.

Overspeed Training (15 minutes)

Overspeed training helps your body move faster using a lighter club or speed training stick.

If you don’t have a lighter club you can make this work by swinging an alignment stick.

Work on swinging in sets of three. Try 10 full speed swings where you have balance and a fluid motion making sure you record your speeds if possible.

Power Training (15 minutes)

Once you have worked on increasing your speed with the lighter club, it’s time to build up your strength with heavier golf clubs. You can use a weighted club or attach weights to your clubs. Start with very small amounts and do this again in sets.

Three sets of five to eight full swings is best. Always check on your rotation and balance if you can’t keep them, lighten the weight or slow down the swing.

High-Speed Swings (15 minutes)

Now that you have done both your overspeed and power training, it’s time to move to your regular golf clubs and push yourself to swing a little fast. See if you are able to increase speed from your initial base speed check.

Keep the results of this practice session and watch how you develop through the winter. Remember that even increasing your swing speed by two miles per hour can result in large distance gains.

4. Consistency Practice (15- 30 Minutes)

If you ever have days on the course where you feel like you can’t get two shots to feel the same, you need to work on your consistency.

The goal here is to maintain a repeatable wrist position and feel for solid contact.

To get the most out of your consistency practice, focus on these drills.

Drill 1: Centered Contact Drill

You should work with your HackMotion on while doing this drill so you have data as to how consistent your impact position is.

Take a 7 iron and hit 3-5 shots to establish a baseline for your wrist position at impact. The goal is to have a flat or slightly flexed lead wrist at impact.

When you are not within this range, set your HackMotion feedback to alert you and ensure you have your wrists in the proper position.

Drill 2: Three Club Consistency Drill

Many golfers struggle with consistency when switching from one swing to the next. If you feel like that transition from driver to 7-iron throws you for a loop, give this drill a try.

Hit five shots with your drive, five with your 7-iron and then five with your wedge. Once you do that, hit four shots with your driver, four with your 7-iron and four with your wedge.

Continue this pattern until you get to the single shot for each and then continue that for as long as your practice time allows.

You’ll have no choice but to make the necessary adjustments for stance, setup, wrist action, etc.

Drill 3: Right Arm Position Drill

We all talk about the lead arm and the lead wrist position in the golf swing, but the trail arm can not be forgotten about.

The trail arm position will allow for a better approach to the ball, a correct swing plane, and better wrist action.

This video gives you some great tips and tricks for getting your right elbow setup correctly from the start and then keeping it in place as you strike the ball.

Short Game

Practicing your short game at home is easiest if you have room to work with about 15 to 20 yards.

Hitting into a net does not give you quite as much feedback because you can’t look at things like ball flight and spin.

Drill 1: Distance Control Landing Drill

Place a bucket or target about 10-15 yards away and hit a sand wedge to try and land it in the bucket. Switch to your gap wedge, lob wedge and even your pitching wedge and see if you can get it in the bucket.

This drill is all about controlling the distance, you aren’t working on spin or roll out here so you’ll need to perfect this drill on the course and see how far everything rolls out. You’ll notice trajectory control is very important here.

Drill 2: Towel Stop Drill

Since you have already worked on controlling distance, you should now focus on getting a ball to stop where you want it to.

Of course, this will change depending on green speeds, slope, etc. However, the key is to learn control.

Place a towel flat on the ground about 5 yards away from you. Chip shots and try to get them to land on the towel.

When you get that down, move it to 10 yards, put it in an area on a bit of a slope, etc. Change the difficulty level.

The idea is if you can get the ball to stop on the towel you could also make a putt that length!

Putting Practice

Golf putting practice is the easiest thing to work on at home. With golf putting practice you can use a putting mat or a carpet. 

Drill 1: Chopstick and Coin Drill

Golfers who struggle with radial and ulnar deviation control in their putting stroke will love this drill. If you have a hard time keeping the putter on the proper path as you swing it back your wrists could be the culprit.

You’ll need a chopstick and a coin for this drill and if you have the HackMotion you’ll be able to record some valuable data.

Drill 2: Produce Consistent Loft at Impact

For this drill you’ll need to be able to get an alignment stick to stand up.

Alignment stick holders are a great investment for indoor golf practice.

Your alignment stick will work as your reference point ensuring you have a consistent setup and you can return the putter to the correct impact position each time.

Drill 3: Natural Putter Head Rotation

Steering is a common issue for golfers. Instead of allowing for the natural rotation of the putter head, some golfers second guess themselves and steer to get the putter started on the right line.

You can use a laser or even just an aiming point, in addition to your HackMotion to learn to avoid steering and let the putter head naturally rotate.

Drill 4: Alignment Stick Pendulum Drill

If you have two alignment sticks and a rubber band, you have all you need to create a unique golf putting aid.

To keep a consistent and pendulum-like stroke, tie a rubber band around the end of two alignment sticks.

Put the alignment sticks under each of your arms and then grip them and take your putting stroke. You’ll feel how simple the motion is and how little wrist action there is.

Limited Space (No Full Swings/Net or Simulator)

If you have no room to take full swings with a golf club in your winter practice space you can still work on positions of your hands and wrists throughout the winter. In addition, you should be able to work on your putting routine.

Here are some great drills to practice. You can take slow-motion swings, use just your hands and no club, and develop some awareness of where the club is. You can also head outside and use some of these, even with no net to hit golf balls into.

Creating some muscle memory is a great way to get through the winter golf season.

Another great thing to work on is your train arm and wrist position. The trail arm takes a backseat to the lead wrist and lead arm but the positioning is very important.

If you’ve always wondered exactly what that trail elbow is supposed to do this Rob Cheney video will straighten things out for you.

Core Strengthening Exercises for Golf

Even if you don’t have room to swing a club, here are some core-strengthening exercises you can try.

Start slow with these and eventually increase difficulty.

Exercise 1: Plank with Arm Lift

Start in a plank position with your forearms on the ground. Engage your core and slowly lift one arm straight out in front of you. Hold for a few seconds and then return the arm to the ground and repeat with the other arm.

Try three sets of 10-12 reps per arm.

Exercise 2: Russian Twists

Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Lean slightly back and hold a weight. Rotate your torso to one side than the other while keeping your core engaged. You’ll build rotational strength and be able to generate more power.

Try three sets of 15–20 reps per side.

Exercise 3: Dead Bug

Lie on your back with your arms extended toward the ceiling and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Lower your right arm and left leg towards the floor, return to the start and do it again. This is a great exercise for creating stability in the core.

Try three sets of 10–12 reps per side.

Wrist Control Practice

If you have not started to train your wrists in your golf game, the winter is a perfect time to start.

Your wrists control the clubface, and inconsistencies in your wrist action can lead to ball flight, distance, and direction mistakes.

Here are three interactive wrist control drills you can practice at home without a simulator.

Drill 1: 9-to-3 Drill

The 9-to-3 drill is simple but effective, focusing on maintaining clubface control, body rotation, and proper wrist mechanics.

• Take the club back to waist high (9 o’clock position) allow a slight wrist hinge, but keep the lead wrist flat.
• Start the downswing by rotating your body and keeping the hands in front of the clubhead.
• Continue swinging until you get to waist high again at the 3 o’clock position.

Drill 2: 10-to-2 Drill

Once you have the 9-to-3 drill down, you can move on to the 10-to-2 drill.

The 10-to-2 drill will add more body rotation and get to a more complete release position.

• For this one, you’ll take the club back to 10 o’clock, just above waist height, with a slight wrist hinge.
• Once here, you can rotate through impact to the 2 o’clock position on the other side.
• HackMotion will alert you if you are not maintaining wrist stability and forward shaft lean throughout the drill.

Drill 3: Motorcycle Drill

The motorcycle drill is one of the most effective golf swing drills, from finding the correct location of your hands at the top of the backswing.

With the motorcycle drill you’ll be able to get the feeling of moving towards flexion on the downswing.

The motorcycle drill gives you the feeling of revving a motorcycle at the top of the backswing.

Here is what a guided drill sequence looks like in the HackMotion app.

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Level 1

Release drill Train your release before working on other aspects of your swing

Level 2

Dynamic transition drill Train your sequencing and pivot, as well as punch shots or your wedge game

Level 3

Impact full swing challenge Train your maximum power swing

Explore HackMotion Today

Additional Drills for Limited At-Home Practice

If you are looking for additional ways to work on your swing without even having to hit golf balls, take a look at some of these from Rob Cheney.

He walks through how to use alignment sticks and even a Divot Board to improve your ball striking and consistency, all while practicing at home.

Putting Practice

Golf putting practice is the easiest thing to work on at home.

With golf putting practice you can use a putting mat or a carpet. 

Drill 1: Chopstick and Coin Drill

Golfers who struggle with radial and ulnar deviation control in their putting stroke will love this drill. If you have a hard time keeping the putter on the proper path as you swing it back your wrists could be the culprit.

You’ll need a chopstick and a coin for this drill and if you have the HackMotion you’ll be able to record some valuable data.

Drill 2: Produce Consistent Loft at Impact

For this drill you’ll need to be able to get an alignment stick to stand up. Alignment stick holders are a great investment for indoor golf practice.

Your alignment stick will work as your reference point ensuring you have a consistent setup and you can return the putter to the correct impact position each time.

Drill 3: Natural Putter Head Rotation

Steering is a common issue for golfers. Instead of allowing for the natural rotation of the putter head, some golfers second guess themselves and steer to get the putter started on the right line.

You can use a laser or even just an aiming point, in addition to your HackMotion to learn to avoid steering and let the putter head naturally rotate.

Drill 4: Alignment Stick Pendulum Drill

If you have two alignment sticks and a rubber band you have all you need to create a unique golf putting aid. To keep a consistent and pendulum-like stroke, tie a rubber band around the end of two alignment sticks.

Put the alignment sticks under each of your arms and then grip them and take your putting stroke. You’ll feel how simple the motion is and how little wrist action there is.

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Low Handicap Golfers

Mid Handicap Golfers

High Handicap Golfers

High Handicap Golfers

Higher handicap golfers need to prioritize consistency.

Working on drills that help promote stability in the wrists and improved balance will have the greatest impact on your game.

Use the HackMotion Static Top Drill and Static Release Drills to train yourself to reach the correct positions.

Another common issue that higher handicappers may run into is hitting behind the golf ball or hitting thin iron shots.

There are specific drills you can work on in the off-season to improve ball striking.

Fix Thin Shots

Higher handicap golfers tend to suffer from issues like hitting behind the golf ball or hitting thin shots.

This inconsistency in the ball strike can make golf very frustrating.

If you feel like you can’t compress the ball and strike it cleanly, try these drills to fix your thin shots.

Fix Fat Shots

Fat shots are score killers. Your club strikes well before the ball, and the total distance the ball travels won’t get you to your target.

If your standard miss is a fat shot, here are some great drills to fix it.

Low Point Control Drill

With a simple piece of masking tape you can start to learn exactly where your club is striking the ball and whether or not you need to make adjustments.

Practice this low point control drill without a golf ball in place at first.

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Clubface at Impact Drill

Do you know what causes your shots to go left, right or straight?

The angle of the clubface at impact is the answer.

To have control over where the golf ball ends up, you need to learn to control this clubface at impact.

This drill is a great winter practice drill for learning clubface awareness.

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Throw the Ball Chipping Drill

Most high-handicap players complain about feel. They find that they struggle to have the feel and greenside touch necessary to get the ball close to the hole.

This throw-the-ball chipping drill will teach you how simple chipping mechanics can be if you learn to do it correctly.

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Lag Putting to the Towel

Even if you don’t have much room to work on putting at home, you should try to work on your distance control.

Set a towel up across the carpet and get the ball to stop on the towel.

Green speeds will change when you get out to the course in the spring, but this drill will help you learn how to adjust to speed.

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Mid Handicap Golfers

Mid handicap golfers should work on learning to shape their shots, refining distance control, and building speed.

Instead of worrying so much about hitting the golf ball straight or repeating your swing, you want to learn to control what the golf ball does. You’ve reached this level!

Clubface Control Drills

You’ll notice that the better you get at golf, the more important it is to learn to control the clubface.

In this video, you’ll go through a few different drills to help you control the face through impact and feel comfortable with your ability to hit shots straight, left, and right of the target.

Distance From the Golf Ball Drill

While working on your golf swing in the winter months, make sure you are practicing correctly.

If you struggle to ensure your setup is correct every time, try this distance from the golf ball drill and practice routine.

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Impact Fix Drill

Do you know what a proper impact position should look like? Many amateur golfers make it more complicated than it is.

Use this impact fix drill to pre-set the impact position and then continue to work through it until you master it.

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Use the HackMotion dynamic release drill to help learn how to make good contact on a short swing before adding more power.

The goal is to make sure that the wrists at the impact are flexed more than they are at the address.

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Level 1

Release drill Train your release before working on other aspects of your swing

Level 2

Dynamic transition drill Train your sequencing and pivot, as well as punch shots or your wedge game

Level 3

Impact full swing challenge Train your maximum power swing

Explore HackMotion Today

Chipping Plane Drill

A very simple drill to set up the chipping plane can teach you a lot about the issues you may have in your chipping game.

Many players use their hands and wrists to get the club started on its path away from the ball.

Doing this causes inconsistency in the plane, but it can be fixed.

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Middle of the Face Putting Drill

Everyone thinks about the importance of hitting golf shots in the center of the face of their drivers or irons.

However, striking the center of the putter face is just as important!

Use this middle-of-the-face putting drill to see how close you get to center strikes.

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Low Handicap Golfers

As a low handicap golfer you probably have a very good idea as to what you need to work on in your golf game.

Data becomes even more important for low handicap players.

Advanced data analysis using tools like HackMotion can give valuable insights into the club path, face angle, and ball flight of your golf shots.

Here are a few additional drills to work on:

Wrist Action of the Tour Professionals

If wrist action is something you have not thought much about in the past, start with these drills from Rob Cheney.

He will show you the exact patterns we have observed by studying more than 1,000,000 golfers, including the best in the world.

Strike Location Drill

Great golfers have enough control of the club to control the location of the strike. Have you ever worked on hitting the ball closer to the heel or the toe of your iron?

Here’s a great way to work on taking control of the face.

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Clubface at Impact Drill

Similar to controlling the location of your strike on the clubface, you should also be able to control the angle of the clubface at impact.

This drill is simple to set up and is a great way to practice and become comfortable with impact in the winter season.

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Short Game Mastery with Wrists

Mid- to high handicappers need to work more on consistent contact, but as a low handicap player, you can start to play around with wrist action to produce different shot results.

If your short game should be more diverse with different types of shot outcomes, try learning some of these concepts.

Putting Wrist Mechanics Drill

Wrist mechanics in putting are more complicated than they seem.

Where some higher-handicap amateur players can just try to keep wrists quiet, low handicap players need to repeat the same wrist action to make the putts that count.

Using HackMotion to improve your wrist action in the putting stroke is simple and effective.

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If you’ve been working through the drills included with the HackMotion app you’ll notice that there are both static and dynamic drills to work on.

For low-handicap players, the dynamic and full-swing challenge drills are going to be a little more difficult. You’ll have to maintain proper wrist position while hitting shots.

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Level 1

Release drill Train your release before working on other aspects of your swing

Level 2

Dynamic transition drill Train your sequencing and pivot, as well as punch shots or your wedge game

Level 3

Impact full swing challenge Train your maximum power swing

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Also, take advantage of the benchmark options available in full-swing free practice mode.

You can compare your shots against those of PGA Tour players or even a perfect swing of yours that you made earlier in the day.

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