PLAY TO WIN
Boys 19+ // Girls 18+
OBJECTIVES:
Reinforce, refine and optimize technical, tactical and ancillary skills so that competitive performance of the golfer meets current and future expectations.
PLAY TO WIN CHECKLIST:
✔ Train golfers to peak at major competitions – performance on demand.
✔ Ensure that training is characterized by high intensity and relatively high volume all year round.
✔ Allow frequent preventative breaks to prevent physical and mental burnouts.
✔ Change the training-to-competition ratio 25:75, with the competition percentage including competition-specific training and actual competitions.
NOTE: GOLFERS AT THIS STAGE ARE ELITE AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS.
PLAY TO WIN GOLFER DEVELOPMENT#
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
Agility, footwork, dynamic balance, strength, endurance, speed and flexibility. At this stage the athlete should have a solid foundation in place from years of training and follow a yearly plan.
TECHNICAL (SKILLS) DEVELOPMENT
Full mastery of technical skills; centeredness of ball contact, controlling golf ball, distance control, ability to adapt to a variety of conditions, set game plan and understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses.
Performance Benchmarks:
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
Completely understands and accepts the need for rules, regulation, planning and structure. Also sees long-term pay off of hard work and goal setting.
SOCIAL-BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT
Self-actualization and self-expression are important. Major decisions about life are of significant importance during this time. At this age there is also a high need to be self- directed and independent.
PRACTICE
44-48 weeks per year. 40 hours per week. 4-6 hour sessions.
COMPETITION
Periodized planning based on the personal athlete.
Professional – 20-35 multi round events per year Amateur – 13-20 multi round events per year.
EQUIPMENT
Ongoing review and fitting based on sport science
