Practice Smarter (Not Longer) + Stop Following Bad Advice 🎯
Our PGA Pro shares a 15-minute practice framework for busy golfers, plus The Golf Hacker debunks the most overrated tips in golf. Both articles will change your game.
Hey there, golfer!
This week we’re tackling two of the biggest obstacles to improvement: not enough time to practice and too much bad advice telling you what to do with that time.
Sound familiar? You want to get better, but you’re busy. And when you do practice, you’re not sure if you’re working on the right things—or if the tips you’ve heard actually work.
We’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in.
🎯 This Week’s Featured Articles
Article 1: How to Practice Golf When You Don’t Have Time
By: Resident PGA Pro
“I’d love to practice more, but I just don’t have the time.”
Our PGA Pro hears this all the time. And here’s what he tells his students: you don’t need hours to improve. You need 15 focused minutes.
This article breaks down a 15-minute practice framework that busy professionals, parents, and time-starved golfers can actually stick to. No more “all or nothing” thinking. No more guilt about not spending hours at the range.
The 15-Minute Framework:
•Minutes 1-5: Putting (Speed Control) - Two balls at 10 and 20 feet, focus on getting within 3 feet
•Minutes 5-10: Chipping (One Landing Spot) - Pick one target, work on distance control
•Minutes 10-15: Full Swing (One Focus) - Choose ONE thing (grip, tempo, balance) and work on it
Plus you’ll get:
•At-home drills you can do in your living room or backyard
•Range prioritization when you have 30-60 minutes
•How to measure progress without obsessing over results
•The science behind why short, frequent sessions work better than long, infrequent ones
Why this works:
•15 minutes is achievable for almost everyone
•Quality over quantity: focused practice beats mindless ball-hitting
•Research shows frequent short sessions improve retention
•Sustainable long-term (you’ll actually do it)
The best part? You can practice at home with minimal equipment. Our PGA Pro explains exactly what you need and what you don’t.
👉 Read: How to Practice Golf When You Don’t Have Time
Article 2: The 5 Most Overrated Golf Tips (And What to Do Instead)
By: The Golf Hacker
Now that you know HOW to practice, let’s make sure you’re not wasting that precious time on terrible advice.
The Golf Hacker is back with his signature blunt style, debunking five of the most common—and most overrated—golf tips that are probably holding you back right now.
The 5 Overrated Tips:
1.”Keep Your Head Down” - Creates tension, restricts rotation, limits power. Do instead: Keep your EYES on the ball, let your head rotate naturally.
2.”Swing Easy” - Causes deceleration and tentative contact. Do instead: Focus on TEMPO and BALANCE (3:1 ratio, hold your finish).
3.”Aim Left to Fix Your Slice” - Treats the symptom, not the cause. Do instead: Fix your CLUBFACE (grip and release pattern).
4.”Keep Your Left Arm Straight” - Creates tension and restricts natural motion. Do instead: Keep it EXTENDED, not rigid.
5.”Swing Inside-Out” - Vague and often misunderstood. Do instead: Focus on CLUBFACE CONTROL first, path second.
Why you should read this:
•Stops you from wasting time on bad advice
•Replaces each bad tip with a practical alternative
•Explains WHY the common advice fails
•Teaches you how to filter advice going forward
The Golf Hacker’s philosophy: “Most golf advice is generic. The best instruction is diagnostic, not prescriptive.”
👉 Read: The 5 Most Overrated Golf Tips
🛒 Practice Smarter with the Right Tools
Since we’re talking about efficient practice this week, here are the essential training aids that actually make a difference (and won’t break the bank):
For At-Home Practice:
🎯 Putting Mat - Practice speed control in your living room or office
The single best investment for home practice. Look for one with distance markers and a return feature.
⛳ Chipping Net - Work on your short game in the backyard
Folds flat for storage, sets up in seconds. Perfect for the 15-minute practice framework.
Shop Chipping Nets on Amazon →
📏 Alignment Sticks - Fix your setup and swing path
Mentioned in both articles this week. Cheap, versatile, used by tour pros.
Shop Alignment Sticks on Amazon →
For Range Practice:
📱 Swing Recording Tripod - See what you’re actually doing
The Golf Hacker recommends recording your swing to diagnose issues. A phone tripod makes this easy.
Shop Phone Tripods on Amazon →
🏌️ Impact Tape - Get instant feedback on contact
See exactly where you’re hitting the clubface. Game-changing for ball-striking improvement.
💡 Our Philosophy: We only recommend tools that support deliberate practice. No gimmicks, no magic fixes—just proven training aids that help you work smarter.
💬 Question for You
We’re curious: What’s the worst golf tip you’ve ever received? The one that made your game worse instead of better?
Hit reply and tell us. We’re collecting stories for a future article (and we’ll keep you anonymous if you want). Plus, our PGA Pro might offer his take on why that advice failed.
📅 What’s Coming Next Week
Next week we’re shifting gears with two articles that celebrate the game and build community:
•What Your Handicap Really Says About Your Game - James Fairway’s thoughtful look at what handicaps actually mean (spoiler: it’s not a measure of your worth as a golfer)
•Confessions of a Weekend Golfer: The Shots We All Lie About - Ty Webb’s hilarious take on the universal lies golfers tell themselves (from “that was my practice swing” to “I usually make that putt”)
One article will make you feel understood. The other will make you laugh out loud. Both are pure Clickit Golf.
🔄 In Case You Missed It
Recent articles worth revisiting:
Week 4:
•The Best Golf Balls for Average Golfers - Stop wasting money on the wrong balls
•Why You Don’t Need New Clubs - Ty Webb’s take on gear obsession
Week 3:
•How to Eliminate Your Slice - Three fixes that actually work
•The Etiquette Guide Every Golfer Needs - Feel confident on the course
Week 2:
•How to Play in the Wind - Survival strategies for windy days
•The 5 Types of Golfers - Which one are you?
Our archive is growing every week. Bookmark the ones that help your game.
🏌️ Final Thought
Here’s the truth about golf improvement: you don’t need more time. You need better systems.
Fifteen focused minutes beats an hour of mindless ball-hitting. One good tip beats five mediocre ones. The right training aid beats a garage full of gimmicks.
This week’s articles give you the systems. The practice framework is proven. The myth-busting saves you from wasted effort. And the training aids we recommend? They’re the ones that actually work.
Read the articles. Steal the 15-minute framework. Stop following bad advice. Your game will thank you.
See you on the course,
The Clickit Golf Team
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