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Free Practice Plan Independent Golf ThinkingIssue 08 / 2026
More balls hit.
Range vs. Course•Strategy & Data•The Mental Game•The Frank Files
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01Strategy & Data · October 15, 2026
When to Putt from Off the Green
Putter or wedge from the fringe? Check the lie, read the full route, and use a twelve-ball practice test to find the option you can trust.
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02Mental Game · September 14, 2026
How to Practice Pressure Without Playing a Tournament
Pressure is a skill, not a surprise. Use consequences, one-ball tests and score-based drills to make golf practice more realistic.
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03Range vs. Course · September 10, 2026
External Focus: Stop Micromanaging Your Golf Swing
Learn how an external focus can simplify your golf swing, improve movement and make practice transfer more reliably to the course.
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04Mental Game · September 8, 2026
Slow Golf Rounds: A Practical Waiting Routine
Handle long waits without rushing your next golf shot. Try a simple waiting routine, a clear restart cue, and a ten-minute practice exercise.
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05Practice · September 7, 2026
Golf Recovery Shots: Practice a Reliable Punch-Out
Build a reliable golf punch-out: choose a safe exit, control rollout, and test your recovery shot with a focused 15-minute practice session.
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06Range vs. Course · September 7, 2026
The Constraints-Led Golf Practice Guide
Learn golf through well-designed problems, not endless body instructions. Six constraints-led drills for more adaptable practice.
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07Strategy & Data · September 3, 2026
Your Golf Practice Scorecard: Measure Learning, Not Pretty Shots
Stop judging practice by your best strike. Use this simple golf practice scorecard to measure dispersion, decisions and transfer.
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08Mental Game · August 31, 2026
Stop Trying to Fix Every Bad Golf Shot
One poor golf shot is not a diagnosis. Learn how to separate normal dispersion from a real pattern—and stop making mid-round repairs.
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09Strategy & Data · August 27, 2026
How Difficult Should Golf Practice Be?
Golf practice should be difficult enough to create learning, but not so hard that it becomes noise. Here is how to find the right challenge.
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