Golf Coaching
Recovery Golf Sessions
Learn 1 on 1 From a Pro
Builds routine and structure
Encourages mindfulness and presence
Creates healthy social connection
Reduces stress and anxiety
Teaches emotional regulation
Reinforces discipline and accountability
Improves focus and patience
Builds confidence through small wins
Provides a positive outlet for coping
Connecting Golf Skills with Recovery Growth
Connecting Golf Skills with Recovery Growth explores how the fundamentals of golf can mirror the principles needed for lasting recovery. By applying lessons like patience, focus, and consistency on the course, participants learn how to strengthen the same skills in their everyday lives.
Week 1: Foundations — Grip, Stance & New Beginnings
Recovery Theme: Starting Fresh / One Day at a Time
Golf Focus: Grip, posture, alignment (7-iron)
Structure
0–10 min:
• Introductions
• “What brought you here?”
• Quick recovery check-in word
10–25 min:
• Light stretch
• Basic athletic posture drills
• No-ball swing drills
25–70 min:
• Proper grip instruction
• Stance & alignment
• Half swings with 7-iron
• Contact over distance emphasis
70–85 min:
Recovery Tie-In Discussion:
• How grip = foundation
• What are your “foundations” in recovery?
• Why small basics matter
85–90 min:
Takeaway: “Focus on contact, not perfection.”
Week 2: Tempo & Emotional Control
Recovery Theme: Managing Emotions & Triggers
Golf Focus: Swing tempo & rhythm
Skills
• 3:1 tempo drill
• Slow-motion swings
• Breathing before every shot
• Count “1-2-3” backswing, “hit” downswing
Recovery Activity
Practice a pre-shot breathing routine:
• 4-second inhale
• 4-second exhale
• Commit & swing
Discussion:
• What happens when we rush?
• How does slowing down help in recovery?
Takeaway: “You don’t have to swing hard to swing well.”
Week 3: Short Game — Small Wins Matter
Recovery Theme: Small Daily Wins
Golf Focus: Chipping & Pitching
Skills
• Basic chip setup (feet narrow, weight forward)
• Landing spot drill
• 10-ball up-and-down challenge
Recovery Tie-In
• Short game = scoring
• Recovery is built on daily small wins
• Celebrate progress, not perfection
Group Challenge:
Each player calls out one “win” from their week after each successful chip.
Takeaway: “Small shots change the score.”
Optional Add-ons
Optional add-ons are available to enhance the program experience, including journaling cards, accountability pairing, and sober social activities that support continued growth and connection outside of sessions.
Journaling Cards
Provide small weekly reflection cards:
• What did I learn?
• What challenged me?
• What will I practice this week?
Accountability Pairing
Pair participants as:
• “Fairway Partners”
• Weekly text check-in
Sober Social Element
After session:
• Coffee meetup
• Light lunch
• 15-min group chat
Equipment Needed
• Wedges
• Putters
• Alignment sticks
• Cones or targets
• Range balls
• Scorecards
• Water & shade (important)