Short game practice

Common Mistakes in Short Game Practice

A course-ready guide to common mistakes in short game practice, with practical short game practice choices explained in plain golf language.

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Hard work can still be lazy

Common short game practice mistakes come from comfort: same lie, same club, same target, same rhythm. The course rarely gives you that kind of kindness.

Habits to replace

  • Stop judging Common Mistakes in Short Game Practice by the best ball of the bucket.
  • Stop skipping the awkward lie that keeps appearing on Saturday for short game practice.
  • Stop changing the cue after every thin, heavy, or pulled shot for short game practice.
  • Start writing down the one miss that deserves the next session for short game practice. Awareness in short game practice means connecting the result to the choice that produced it.