Great question! 

There are a couple of ways that I practice.

1. Swing rehearsal... any time, anywhere.  If I'm working on a particular swing thought (stay connected, flat wrist, complete the shoulder turn, ...), I'll practice the particular move whenever the opportunity presents itself, such as when I'm BBQ'ing, or alone in an elevator.  Obviously I'm trying to reproduce a feeling rather than trying to create a result.

2. In the back yard - with my clubs but no balls.  Sort of an enhanced version of #1.  Many moons ago, I had some wiffle balls, but they've gone missing.  If I'm feeling brave, I will practice chipping.

3. At the range.  Here, of course, I involve my clubs and range balls (duh).  My preferred location is off of real grass, but not many ranges around my house have grass boxes.  Fake turf is better than nothing.  Ideally, I hit a bucket working from my wedges up to my driver and back down... no more than a few balls on each club.  Then I pretend to be at a specific course, and hit the shots that I would need on the first few holes, as though I was playing the hole... driver - 7 iron.  3w, 9i.  Lastly I'll hit the last dozen or so balls in the bucket as wedge shots to specific targets

4. Pre-game warm up: at the course.  I usually warm up with a short iron, a wood, and a few driver shots.  Then I'll hit a dozen or so wedges.  Then I save one or two dozen balls to hit the club that has been giving me trouble recently... maybe a 5 iron or a 3w... whatever the case - especially if I know I'll need that shot on the course.

Regards,

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Kevin

When I'm on the practice range, I tell myself to realize :You're on the course, now hit the ball accordingly". 

So often I see individuals on the range hitting each ball as fast as possible with no thought in what they're doing or the purpose behind being at the facility. To me, it's the quality of the shots over the quantity of shots, hence target golf and pretending you're actually on the course.

And vice verse, when I'm on the course, I tell myself to realize that I'm on the practice range.  This scenario, helps me to prepare the shot utilizing the fundamentals that you mentioned above in your original opening post, so as to achieve the shot required, but one needs to take a little more time so as to focus, which is what is done on the practice range. 

If I ever get into a pressure situation while on the course, I relate to the range where I've already put myself under this "game situation" pressure so as to pull the shot off or I've already "dug it out of the ground" as Hogan used to say and the answer always comes to the same bottom line and that is... that I've hit this shot "thousands of times".

You can't fix it on the course and you have to "dance" with who you brought!

P.S. Mitch, I already have the alignment sticks so please offer this up to someone who doesn't have them as yet.  Now the dozen Team Titleist ProV1 balls would be nice, lol!

LIke most amature golfers I admit if i have some free time I would rather get 18 in then practice...but when I do practice I focus on the short game...chipping/pitching from different lies and distances....and i'll do this with 9 iron(fav club to chip with) all the way through to my 60° wedge. The long game unfortunately doesn't get the attention it needs except for the odd trip to the range, and lately it's showing....

With the obvious time put in at the range working on my swing, I like to end range sessions playing a few holes on my course.

However, my truly favorite way to practice is on thursday mornings, I dont work and course isn't busy, I love to go out on the course and drop balls all around the greens and play all kinds of short shots I regularly see. We have lots of deer and wildlife at our courrse and the quiet, nature and beautiful course sure make me feel connecting to the game!

August 1st is my birthday, that would be one heck of a great gift ;)

All the best Team!

James G

Hi Mitch,

Many of my friends arrive just before our tee time, jump out of their car and rush to the tee box and wonder why it took them 5 - 6 holes before they started hitting the type shots they thought they should be capable of.  Before I leave home I do at least 1/2 hour of stretching and warm up exercises.   I always arrive at least 45 minutes before my scheduled tee time do some more stretches and that still gives me time to hit a few balls at the driving range, practice some chips and putts on the practice green and be better prepared to start my round of golf.  

My home course has a lot of trouble off the first tee... trees on the right, a pond straight ahead, and a narrow fairway that requires a slight fade if you hope to be set up for your approach shot into the green.  The first green has a nasty bunker on the right side and water on the left so... you better make sure you are ready to play before even addressing your ball on the first tee.  Alignment plays an important part in my game and visualizing what type of shot I hope to achieve.... it's not what you make it's what you leave and I hope to leave myself the best opportunity to score well.   I like to use the PRO V1x alignment guide on the ball, I also extend that line with a black marker and use it to help point my ball in the direction I hope to drive the ball or later use for an aid for putting to the spot I have determined will give me the best opportunity to sink the putt.  

My pre-shot routine is standing behind the ball and picking a target then aligning my ball along the target line and then adjusting my stance to give me the draw, fade or straight shot required for that particular drive.   By using the alignment guide on the ball it means that once I have done my pre-shot routine I have one less thing to think about.   I just want to have a smooth swing with my driver, very little tension in my grip, a slow takeaway and good transition to make the best contact with the ball that should give me the results I have visualized during my pre-shot routine.   No negative thoughts... just finish a good swing with the club and put myself in the best position for the next shot.

I don't like a lot of thoughts going through my mind once I have addressed the ball and ready to hit my drive or any shot.  If I make a good shot that is great but if the result doesn't turn out the way I had hoped it means that I require more practice to execute that particular shot and perhaps have to practice different things to achieve that goal but... the golf course is not the place to make a lot of changes... that's what the practice facilities are for.  

Most important I never get angry if I make a bad shot during a round of golf.  I play golf for fun, exercise, fellowship and hope to get better... if I make a bad shot I can't blame anyone but myself so club throwing, swearing, or a temper tantrum is certainly not part of the reason I chose to play this wonderful game.   I will be turning 70 next month so I may not hit the ball as far as I once did but I have a real good idea of how far I hit each club and use good course management to play golf in the hope of improving my handicap, currently an 11 index.  Titleist clubs and balls have given me the best opportunity to score well.  Good luck to my fellow Team Titleist members and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on what works best for you.

Kris

Much like Kevin R. I will literally be practicing the motions of my swing anywhere.  At work, in the backyard, in the shower, doesn't matter, I am always thinking.  I definitely do not have a lot of time to hit the range, especially not being a member of any club. Whether i am in a round or on the range, i try to focus more on feeling rather than being too mechanical. I feel like grip is absolutely paramount, really try to "feel" that club head release.  Next, i try to keep my lower body quite. One thing about us amateurs is that we definitely tend to have way too much motion in our legs, trying to reduce too much movement has helped me a great deal. Aside from always trying to keep my elbow in, the next thing i work on is trying to fire down the line. Making sure i really let my shoulder get through and get my body rotated and finishing on my front  foot instead of "falling back".  I find practicing that motion has really helped me to get the proper weight transfer.  I know everyone has different feelings when they swing, this is what works for me and what i practice every time i play or just hit balls.

Thanks guys, yet another great contest.

I like to practice based on my misses at the course. If I notice I am lacking in certain shots on the course that I generally don't practice, I take note and make sure to practice those shots on the range.

For example if I am missing my driver to the right on the course I will then practice corrections for this at the range, and then next time I play if I start loosing it right I remember back to the range.

One of my favourites is to hit 6 balls with each club. High/low straight, draw, & cut shots. It always helps to practice the shots you will use on the course. A good short game one is to chip 2 balls from good, 2 from ok, & 2 from lousy lies and then putt them. Same with bunker shots. If you have practiced the shots, a terrible lie on the course doesn't seem as bad. A good putting one is to alternate putts to a short hole and longer hole from the same spot (3 to each). This certainly helps your distance control. There was a great video recently on the MYTPI website that is same idea.

Most important is to have fun doing it. 

Chris H

I like to practice by alternating between both blocked practice and random practice during each range session.

With blocked practice I will hit the same club up to, but no more than ten times in a row. If it is a club that I tend to hit more poor shots with, I will usually go through a blocked session with it every time I am on the range. Typically I will also write down the results of the blocked practice in a note book I keep in my bag. (I always aim at targets and score the results). 

With random practice I will typically alternate between 3-5 clubs at a time. Generally the clubs used are of significantly different distances such that the swings required are different. This usually requires much greater focus on the process of hitting a good shot and making solid contact. It almost simulates playing a round of golf and takes you out of your comfort zone a little. Typically I will hit about 20 shots in any given practice session using random practice. 

Thanks again Mitch and Team Titleist for the chance to win some great prizes!

And the winner is....TRAVIS A.
Congratulations!!! 
1 dozen Pro V1x Team Titleist logo golf balls along with 2 Team Titleist alignment sticks are on their way to you!

Thank you everyone for the GREAT responses.  I can't tell you how much fun it is for us to hear all your comments and feedback.  Keep them coming!!!

Cheers,
Mitch D
Team Titleist Canada

Awesome! Thank you Mitch and Team Titleist for another great contest! 

I do 90% of my practice on the course. Having the privilege of being a member of a place that has 2 courses, i head out after work and have all the course to myself. Really gives me the chance to practice on course situations. Uphill/downhill lies, fairway bunkers, draws and fades to tucked pins, strategy off the tee, and how to play the par 5s. 

My practice is broken down in 4 ways - putting, range, core strength, mental

1. Putting - You cannot underestimate the impact of a confident stroke on your overall game. 90% of my putting practice is done within 8 feet. If you can improve confidence and sink more from 10ft and under, the rest of your game has less pressure to perform perfectly.

2. Range- Perimeter practice with mostly wedges and often short swings. Rarely do i hit a ball to the same target. You don't get more than once chance on the course, so why create that expectation on the range or anywhere for that matter. Learn and force yourself to hit both draws and fades.

3. Core Strength- Although the weakest part of my routine, a little work goes a long way!

4. Mental- Routine, goals, etc. Read multiple books, tap into your local pro or even setup sessions with sport psycholygist

Thanks TT!

i always come in with a wedge and swing with my left hand about 30 times and then 30 times with my right hand, i then start it up with 5 shots at 25 yards, 5 shots at 50 yards, and 5 shots at 75 yards with my sand wedge. i then change club to go in upward with about 5 shots each clubs, sometimes goes to 10 whenever i struggle. I then go in with driver which i usually hit about 20 drives and then i go putting inside 10 feet for 20 putts, 20 feet for 20 putts and then back to 5 feet. i then hit a few more drives doing about 10 shots, my objective being to perform a low draw, a low straight shot and a low fade shot. then a high draw, a high straight shot and a high fade shot and jump on the tee.