Women’s Golf Drills: Week 3 – On-Course Practice & Short Game Mastery

After two weeks of building fundamentals and finding consistency, it’s time to take your practice to the course. Week 3 is where drills meet real play. The focus is on applying what you’ve learned in game-like situations, mastering your short game under pressure, and building confidence when it matters most.

Week 3: Sharpening Skills in On-Course Conditions

Goal for the Week: Apply your fundamentals during on-course play and refine your short game skills to lower scores. By simulating real golf situations, you’ll prepare yourself to perform with confidence under pressure.

Day 1: 9-Hole Round Focusing on Fundamentals

1. Warm up: practice your pre-shot routine and visualize your opening tee shot.
2. During play: commit to grip, stance, alignment, and your routine on every swing.
3. Measure success by execution—not score—for today’s round.

Day 2: Short Game Mastery – Chipping & Putting

1. Chipping (10, 20, 30 yards): 15 chips at each distance; aim to finish inside a 3–5 ft circle. Rotate clubs to learn trajectories.
2. Putting (9-hole challenge): Complete each mini-hole in ≤2 putts. Target <19 strokes total.

Day 3: Range, Chipping, and Driver Practice

1. Long irons → driver: Progress from 4/5-iron to driver. Prioritize ball position, tempo, and center-face contact.
2. Around-the-green: Practice rough, fringe, uphill, and downhill lies; aim to finish inside 3–5 ft.
3. Lag putting (30 ft): Finish inside 3 ft to reduce 3-putts.

Why This Week Matters

By the end of Week 3, you’ll have tested your skills in real scenarios, strengthened your short game, and improved decision-making on the course. You’ll feel more confident handling different lies, dialing in chip shots, and making smart choices when the pressure is on. This week lays the groundwork for the precision and course strategy you’ll focus on next.

Keep Going: Your Next Step

Week 4 is all about precision and course strategy. You’ll learn to sharpen your approach shots, manage 100 yards and in, and think your way around the course like a pro. Ready to keep improving? Grab your Golf Girl’s Practice Journal here and follow along as you track every win.