Doing drills is great.
But doing drills the right way is what actually creates improvement.

One of the biggest mistakes golfers make is jumping from a drill straight into a full swing and hoping the change magically shows up.

Tour players don’t do that.

Instead, Ralph uses a simple three-step process to help players transfer practice into performance.

Watch the video breakdown here!

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The first step is simple — do the drill slowly and correctly.

This is where you build the awareness and the sensation you’re trying to change.
No ball flight. No results. Just the feel.

If you skip this part or rush it, the rest won’t stick.

Before you hit the shot, rehearse the motion once or twice.

This bridges the gap between practice and execution.
It tells your brain, this is what we’re about to do.

Tour players rehearse constantly because they know it keeps the movement fresh.

Now step in and hit the shot.

Don’t force the drill.
Don’t try to exaggerate it.

Just swing normally and trust the rehearsal to guide you.

This step is where learning transfers to the course.

Drills only work if they carry into your swing.

Using this Drill → Rehearsal → Swing process:

✔️ Builds awareness
✔️ Reinforces movement patterns
✔️ Improves transfer to real shots
✔️ Helps changes stick faster

If you want practice to actually translate to better golf, follow the same process Tour players use.

Tour players don’t guess when they read greens — they use a system.

If you want to combine a square setup with better reads, the Tour Read system helps you predict break, pick a start line, and commit with confidence.

👉 Learn the Tour Read system here

👉 Watch the full video here

Thanks for reading!

—Ralph Bauer

Ralph Bauer has coached on the PGA Tour since 2009. He’s worked at all four majors, the Olympics, and has helped two of his players win major championships. His students have earned over $400 million in PGA Tour earnings. He’s coached on five continents and at every level of the game—and he co-created the Tour Read system to make green reading easier for every golfer.

Let me know if you have any questions—I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.