Drill

Drills

Golf

Club-Selection Three-Ball Test

Club selection

6 min
3 balls per club across three situations.
Intermediate

Why this drill

Learn which club the situation actually calls for.

Setup

One greenside situation, three clubs of different loft.

How to perform it

  1. 1Play the same shot with all three clubs, note carry and roll, then declare which club fits this situation best.

Key feel

Choose the club that keeps the ball on the ground the longest while still working.

Success cue

You can name the best club and explain why.

Recommended reps

3 balls per club across three situations.

Progression

Repeat from a different lie and green speed.

Common mistake

Defaulting to the highest-lofted club every time.