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The distance card

15 min 10 reps Difficulty ●●○○○
Goal: Turn the calibration into on-course decisions

How to do it

Write the nine carries from your clock system on a card and keep it in your bag. On every 30-80 m shot, pick club and length from the card before rehearsing. Update it once a month at the range.

What fault it fixes

No distance control with wedges
Shots from 30-80 m finish short or long with no pattern; on video, the backswing length changes between shots to the same distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "The distance card" drill for?

Turn the calibration into on-course decisions

How do you do the "The distance card" drill?

Write the nine carries from your clock system on a card and keep it in your bag. On every 30-80 m shot, pick club and length from the card before rehearsing. Update it once a month at the range.

How long does the "The distance card" drill take?

About 15 minutes per session, 10 reps.

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