Training Plan- Do you use one? written or mental...

[nicky]

ok basically today i was thinking about my golfing aims for the year.. having only taken up golf 18 months-2 years ago and only really playing on a weekly basis for 6-8 months or so my main goal is to cut my handicap by 5 by christmas, and to try rid myself of my awfull inconsistancies.
which lead me to consider daily practice.
Now i do admit i have the oportunity what with having family owned grass fields beside me and a range and par 3 course close by but i am trying to maybe hit 5-10 balls EVERY day rain hail or snow just to make the correct swing a habit and then perhaps a more detailed session a night or two a week or when time allows at the course or range..

Does anyone else set themselves these tasks or goals and is having a plan written, mental or otherwise beneficial??
Also can inconsistancies be caused by over exposure, e.g you play 3-4 days in a row gaining every day then a total blow up on day 5.
what are your feelings on this?

 

[mono217]

I have a goal in compititions wins and in getting my handicap down.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have a swing plan I've drawn up with my coach as to what we need to be working on in lessons. At the moment its the short game which is finally starting to pay dividends.

I don't have any specifc practice plans but do try and practice either at the range or the clubs practice ground a couple of times a week and then play both days at the weekend. At the moment I'll have one session working on my full swing and then spend a couple of hours another night just putting, chipping and bunker play.

I want to start to work more on my shots from <100 yards but need to get onto the practice ground to do that (better than hitting off a range mat) and not much chance with the the forecast for the next few nights.

 

[KeefG]

I dont have a written plan, not something i've ever thought about doing either to be honest.

I always try to concentrate my practice at the range each time I go on a different aspect of my game, be that woods, long irons, short irons or chipping etc.

Today was the turn of the woods, even though i've been hitting it quite well lately anyway, I hadnt practiced with it....and I wish I hadnt bothered!! Couldnt hit a cows ass with a banjo today

Which brings your "you play 3-4 days in a row gaining every day then a total blow up on day 5" point nicely in....golf is a god awful, frustrating, mind bogglingly stupid game, but we love it, and its those 3-4 days of gaining each time that keeps us coming back for more.

It starts with just 1 shot that you nail at the range, then a few days later its 3-4 shots, then its a specific club....then its a downward spiral!!

 

[Herbie]

ok basically today i was thinking about my golfing aims for the year.. having only taken up golf 18 months-2 years ago and only really playing on a weekly basis for 6-8 months or so my main goal is to cut my handicap by 5 by christmas, and to try rid myself of my awfull inconsistancies.
which lead me to consider daily practice.
Now i do admit i have the oportunity what with having family owned grass fields beside me and a range and par 3 course close by but i am trying to maybe hit 5-10 balls EVERY day rain hail or snow just to make the correct swing a habit and then perhaps a more detailed session a night or two a week or when time allows at the course or range..

Does anyone else set themselves these tasks or goals and is having a plan written, mental or otherwise beneficial??
Also can inconsistancies be caused by over exposure, e.g you play 3-4 days in a row gaining every day then a total blow up on day 5.
what are your feelings on this?

Its great that you have a training plan, the only time a plan can be a problem is if you train or practice mistakes, which is why the right advice is important.

Some people can do fine in golf by simple observation and practice, others cannot. I dont know what standard you are currently at after 2 yrs so its hard to comment.

Having objectives is good too so long as they are realistic.

And yes, too much can sometimes have a negative effect.

Myself I try to do as little as is necessary to keep my game in shape, but then again I am happy where I am and am not aiming too high (for me that is).

If my short game is wavering I practice that a little, likewise with other areas, but one thing I am always concious of is my swing and I practice many swing related movements all the time and thats about it really.

In fact to be honest I think most of my golf revolves around going to play golf, going home and not worrying, followed by going to golf and if I feel I have time, having a few short pitch or chip shots before going out

My most consistant practice is FOCUS on every shot, as I know what I am capable of and was capable of, making sure I focus on every shot gives me a greater chance of doing it.

 

[CrapHacker]

GL with your schedule.

TBH I'd say that 10 balls every day isn't going to do you any good. I'd have thought 30 balls 3 times a week would be better.

My logic goes something like 9 holes is about 40 -50 shots, so 30 practise balls is pretty equivalent to 1/2 round.

10 shots doesn't give you time to warm up properly

Playing every day can't be right. You need to rest to let your muscles take in what they have learned.

But i'm no expert, so if you know for sure my logic is flawed, please ignore me