1. Start with the Basics: Warm-Up with Your Short Game Clubs

• Clubs to Use: Sand wedge, pitching wedge, 9-iron

• Goal: Warm up your body and establish a feel for the ball. Start with wedge shots to get a sense of your short-game touch. Pay attention to your grip, stance, and smoothness of your swing. If you’re noticing any tension or discomfort in these short shots, it may signal an area that needs focus.

2. Move to Mid-Irons: Focus on Distance Control

• Clubs to Use: 7-iron, 6-iron, 5-iron

• Goal: Evaluate your consistency in distance control. These clubs are critical for approach shots, so focus on landing the ball at the right yardages. Note whether you’re consistently overshooting or undershooting your targets. This can help you identify issues with swing tempo, ball contact, or club selection.

3. Test Your Long Irons and Hybrids: Assess Power and Accuracy

• Clubs to Use: 4-iron, 3-iron, Hybrid

• Goal: These clubs are often the most challenging for many players. Are you able to strike them cleanly and consistently? Track how well you’re able to control the flight and direction of the ball. If you struggle with consistency here, it might suggest that you need a better grip, posture, or a swing adjustment.

4. Driver Time: Evaluate Power, Control, and Consistency

• Clubs to Use: Driver

• Goal: The driver is the most powerful club in your bag, so this is a good time to assess your ability to hit the ball with both distance and control. Focus on the following:

  • Ball Flight: Is your ball slicing, hooking, or flying straight?

  • Accuracy: Are you hitting the fairway consistently, or do you find yourself off-line?

  • Power: Are you generating enough distance with your driver? If you’re consistently short, it might indicate issues with swing mechanics, stance, or tempo.

5. Track Consistency Using SkyTrak+ Data

• Data Focus:

  • Carry Distance: How consistent is the distance each club is producing?

  • Dispersion: How far apart are your shots landing? A tighter grouping indicates better consistency.

  • Launch Angle & Spin Rate: These data points will give you insight into your ball flight and whether you need to adjust your swing or club choices.

6. Focus on Weaknesses: What Areas Need Improvement?

• After hitting a variety of clubs, you’ll be able to spot patterns. Are you consistent with your mid-irons but struggling with the driver? Or perhaps you need to work on shaping your shots with your longer irons?

  • Tendencies to Note:

    • Weak Areas: Clubs you hit less consistently, such as long irons or drivers, may need more attention.

    • Misses: Consistently slicing or hooking certain clubs? It could indicate grip or swing path issues.

    • Ball Contact: Are you striking the ball solidly with most clubs, or are there mishits that need addressing?

7. Adjust Your Setup and Technique

• Based on your data and feel from the session, adjust your grip, stance, or swing to address any weaknesses. For example:

  • If you’re slicing the driver: Consider adjusting your grip to be slightly stronger or check your alignment.

  • If you’re inconsistent with short irons: Focus on rhythm and tempo, as well as making sure you’re not trying to force the shot.

8. Re-Test with SkyTrak+ Feedback

• After making adjustments, use the SkyTrak+ system to track your performance again. You should see improvements in your distance control, accuracy, and overall ball-striking consistency.