Drills to do

[bertrans]

Hi am looking drills to do for a person to do that has only started to play golf i find that the drills in mags and videos i watch are for people who have being playing for a while just to practise at the course or at home thanks

[The Recreational Golfer]

I'll assume you've had a few lessons and know what the basics of the setup (grip, stance posture, and aim) are, and you have a swing that reminds observers of a golf swing. :)

The swing drill I would recommend for you is a half swing, taking the hands to hip height going back and hip weight going through, concentrating in the club hitting the ground in front of you at the same spot on the ground and at the same depth each time. This is where you're going to be hitting the ball and this is where you need to be good. Get some photos of tour players at impact and try to imitate their position when you pass through impact.

Leave a golf club somewhere in the house where you pass by a lot, and every time you pass by, pick up the club and practice getting into your setup a few times. Setup is more critical than you might think.

I would recommend chipping with your 6-iron, just to get the stroke down and making good contact every time. You can learn distance control at the practice green, but learning to make good contact comes first. A wadded-up blanket makes a good backstop.

Practice putting certainly, putts between 3-6 feet. Putt at the lid from a large can of whole tomatoes. It's about the same size as a golf hole.

I have a 4'x4' carpet remnant that I use to swing and chip on so as not to damage the real carpet in the room.