How to Practice Like a Pro: Launch Monitors, Daily Routines & Structured Drills

Key Points

• 4. Random Hitting Can Be Fun — But Needs Balance
  It's okay to “go hit bombs” or have fun for a while
  But the foundation of progress comes from a consistent system tailored to you
• Takeaway:
  To truly improve, practice with purpose, structure, and repetition. Start now with simple tools — like a yardstick or affordable launch monitor — and build the habits that make pros great.

• 1. Pros Use Launch Monitors — and You Can Too

  • Every pro practices with a launch monitor to track distances and ball data.
  • While elite models like TrackMan or FlightScope cost $16–30k, there are affordable options available.
  • The earlier you start tracking your distances accurately, the better.

• 2. Routine + Repetition = Long-Term Gains

  • Bryson started using a yardstick putting drill early in his career and still uses it.
  • Example: 10-inch backstroke = 10-foot putt.
  • Simple training aids and drills become part of a daily routine, not just occasional tools.

• 3. Tour Pros Train with Structure, Not Randomness

  • Pros set up stations and stick to their drills daily.
  • Even on tournament days, they follow the same routine.
  • Unlike many amateurs or juniors, their practice is intentional, not random

• 5. Start Early — Don’t Wait for the Tour

  • Many players fail to reach higher levels because they never build structured habits early on.
  • The earlier you build discipline into your routine, the more it compounds over time