Drill

Drills

Golf

Long-Iron Tee Gate

Centered strike

8 min
3 sets of 5.
Beginner

Why this drill

Create an external constraint that rewards centered, organized delivery.

Setup

Place tees safely around the intended clubhead/ball corridor with generous initial spacing.

How to perform it

  1. 1Make slow swings through the gate, then hit balls without contacting the markers.

Key feel

Clubhead returns through a predictable corridor.

Success cue

Clean contact with no gate contact and stable start direction.

Recommended reps

3 sets of 5.

Progression

Gradually narrow only if success remains high.

Common mistake

Starting with a gate too narrow and creating tension.