Routine Builder — The Strength Caddie
The Strength CaddieRehab and Performance
Routine
Builder
Golf Development

Same routine.
Same time.
Every shot.

Tour pros take almost exactly the same time before every shot. Most players don't. Consistency is the skill, and you can measure it.

~1s
How much pros vary shot to shot
5–8s
How much most amateurs vary

Your 5 steps

Decide›See It›Go|React›Next

Three before the shot. Two after it.

  1. 1
    Build itPick a cue word for each step. Two minutes, no typing needed.
  2. 2
    Test itTime 10 shots and get your consistency score and stage.
  3. 3
    Carry itSave your card to your phone's lock screen.
Why this works
  • Consistency wins. Pros' routines vary by about a second; amateurs vary by 5–8 (Crews & Boutcher, 1987).
  • Decide first, in order. Lie, conditions, club, target, all behind the ball. Deciding over the ball is a top mistake at every level (DECADE Golf).
  • Eyes on the target. Focusing on where the ball goes beats thinking about your swing (Wulf, 2013).
  • A steady last look. Better players hold their final look longer before they go (Vickers, 1992).
  • Pressure-proof. Under pressure, overthinking breaks down skills you already have. A routine keeps you out of your own way (Beilock, 2010).
  • Short reset. A quick, real reaction then moving on beats bottling it up (Gross, 2002).
Step 2 of 4

Pick a cue for each step

Tap the one that fits you, or write your own. Short is better. You'll say these to yourself on the course.

Your routine
Step 3 of 4

Time 10 shots

Hit 10 balls with your full routine. Tap Start the moment you step behind the ball. Tap Stop when you start your swing. Easiest with a friend or parent tapping.
Hands-freeTap Start, put the phone down, and it stops on the sound of impact. Best indoors or on a sim.
Ball 1 of 10
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Average
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Spread
0
Balls
Hit 5 balls to get your stage
Spread = your slowest time minus your fastest. Smaller is better.
Step 4 of 4

Your routine card

Your routine card

Make it your lock screen: open the image in Photos, tap Share, then "Use as Wallpaper." Text the same image to your coach so they can track your progress.

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