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How to Turn a Driving Range Session Into a Proper Practice Plan
Sep
Heading to the driving range is a great way to work on your golf game, but simply hitting ball after ball without a plan doesn’t always lead to improvement. A little structure can make your session much more productive. Instead of just seeing how far you can hit your driver, you can use your time to work on specific areas of your game, understand your performance, and leave the range knowing exactly what you’ve achieved.
Here are five simple steps to turn your next driving range session into a proper practice plan.
1. Set Yourself a Goal
Before you start hitting, decide what you want to achieve during your session.
It could be improving your iron accuracy, working on your ball striking, becoming more consistent with your driver, or simply getting to know your distances.
You don’t need to fix everything in one session. Choose one or two areas to focus on and give your practice a clear purpose.
2. Warm Up
Focus on comfortable, controlled swings before moving onto more challenging shots.
Once you’re warmed up, spend some time hitting different clubs and pay attention to your consistency, strike and distances.
At Bristol Golf Centre, Inrange® technology provides real-time feedback, allowing you to track your shots and see how you’re performing as you practise.
3. Practise With a Purpose
Rather than hitting the same shot repeatedly, give yourself different targets and challenges.
Change your target, club and distance, or imagine you’re playing a hole and choose the club you’d use for each shot.
This makes your practice more realistic and helps you work on the decision-making you’ll need when you’re out on the golf course.
4. Use Your Data and Test Yourself
If you’re using a ball-tracking system, make the most of the information it provides.
Look at your distances, accuracy and consistency, and pay attention to any patterns. For example, are you regularly missing in the same direction? Are your distances consistent from one shot to the next?
Once you’ve worked on your chosen area, put it to the test. Set yourself a target, take on an interactive game, or challenge a friend.
At Bristol Golf Centre, Inrange® offers interactive games and challenges, giving you a fun way to finish your practice session and see how you’ve improved.
5. Make a Note for Next Time
Before you leave, take a moment to think about what went well and what you’d like to work on next.
Make a quick note of any useful discoveries, such as reliable club distances or areas that need more attention.
Keeping a simple record of your sessions can help you see your progress over time and give your next visit a clear starting point.
Make Every Driving Range Session Count
A great practice session doesn’t have to be complicated. Set a goal, warm up properly, practise with purpose, use your data, and finish by testing yourself.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced golfer, having a plan can help you get more from every visit to the driving range.
Ready to put your practice plan into action? Book your next driving range session at Bristol Golf Centre and make every swing count.
