golf... how often should i practice?

Question

I am taking golf lessons once a week. I am practicing during the week.. when I am not at the lesson but, how often should I practice? I have heard a bunch of different times and what to do but.. I don't know for sure.
I am planning on playing in highschool next year.
Thanks!!

I am not only talking about when I am on the team.. but like now, when I am taking the lessons... so that I can improve.

Answer 1

People always say that you should practice whenever you can, which is a couble edged sword... I play golf at college, and during the summer I don't pick the clubs up every day... Some days I wake up and I feel like golfing, so I do, other days I don't, so I don't... If I try to play/practice when I don't feel like it, I won't be focused on it, and I have actually got a bad case of the hooks from trying to practice when I would have rather been elsewhere...

So, at least in my opinion, practice when you feel like practicing, and don't when you don't, that way when you do, it will be a quality practice which will help you get better.

Answer 2

It's hard to give specifics without knowing your schedule, etc., but I'll give it a try. A good golf coach can set up a schedule based on your specific needs and personality type. A good rule of thumb is that when you start to get physically tired to the point where you are making mistakes repeatedly, STOP practicing. You are not accomplishing anything.

I would suggest a minimum of 30 minutes per day on putting and chipping, at least every other day, but make sure to take off one day a week. You don't want to burn out mentally. Try 15-20 minutes per day on pitching to a target.

About three times per week, work on your full swing -- short irons, mid irons, woods and driver. Give yourself about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your endurance. The work on your short game and pitching will give you good tempo, which will benefit your full swing.

Also, your golf professional should be able to help you with a practice schedule during the week. The main thing is to keep it focused. 10 minutes of focused practice is better than 30 minutes of just beating balls.

Answer 3

I am a young golfer too. I have a busy schedule including other sports than just golf. I try to get out every day that I am not busy. And I just hammer all the balls I can until I get tired (doing it properly of course, and concentrating).

Just practice, practice, practice, ad maybe we'll see each other on the LPGA, good luck!!

Answer 4

As much as you possible can. At lease 2 hours during the weekdays and 3 hours and play at lease 9 holes to see how well your practices session turn out.

Answer 5

Lots of answers are focussed on practicing every day, which is aimed at building your swing and distance control - which is a great start, but also keep in mind that you play golf out on the course where you don't find those perfect lies that you practice from at the range. You will have to play off hill-sides, out of thick rough, off tight lies, out of divots, out of and around trees, etc. Then there's the many different types of grass and traps you have to contend with! You also have to develop your skill at playing in different weather conditions - when you are cold and wet and the wind is blowing hard.

Once you have the basic ability to hit the ball consistently, I recommend you divide your "practice" time equally between playing out on the course and practice on the range. Use your range time to develop your ability to control the ball. Use your course time to develop your course management (shot judgement) and ability to hit the greens and putt well in all weather conditions.

I also recommend not to ignore any opportunity you have to "practice" by playing short 9 hole courses - the trickier the better. They are great for building/improving your short-game and playing them makes practice fun.

Answer 6

Being an avid golfer myself, I know where you're coming from. First, you have to decide what goals you have in the game of golf. If you want to, for instance, play on the LPGA Tour, it would make sense to work with a swing coach, and practice almost everyday. But if golf isn't what you truly have a passion for, and it's not what you want to spend all you time on, you should practice less. Make goals, and build your practicing around those goals.

Answer 7

everyday if possible. You don't have to play 9 holes each day, you should practice your short game. Thats the best way to lower you score. On par 4's i can get near the green in 2 strokes but i suck at chipping and I'm ok at putting, so my chip and a putt turns into a chip and two or three putt or something like that.

Answer 8

The more you practice, the more you'll practice. By that I mean you're going to fall in love with golf and how much, when and where you practice won't be an issue. Practice and enjoy!!

Answer 9

you shouldn't have to ask how long you need to practise for. if you truly love to play golf and enjoy it (most of the time) then you will be out there every day, or as much as you can, practicing. dont worry about making it as a pro at the moment, thats all just added pressure. Play because you enjoy it and you will find you will want to be out practising and playing as much as possible.

Answer 10

every day try to get some work in, if you dont hit balls, chip and putt...if you dont get out at all, take time out and envision yourself hitting a shot, work your swing without a club for form...but always be thinking golf...putting is the best practice any golfer can get...putt a few hundred a day if you can...I sometimes go to two golf courses a day and putt hundreds of putts on different practice greens...that will get you some confidence making putts...