Best Approach Drills (with Pass Targets for Every Level)

The best approach drills work on distance control, dispersion, shot shaping and strike. Strenvio has 7 of them, each with setup instructions and pass targets for every level from beginner to elite, so you know when a drill is mastered and when to move on.

All 7 approach drills

Drill	Summary	Time	Difficulty
The 9-Shot Matrix	The 9-Shot Matrix is a shot-shaping drill for intermediate and advanced golfers.	5 min	Intermediate
Iron Dispersion	Iron Dispersion is an approach drill for every level.	8 min	Intermediate
Three Targets	Three Targets is a distance-control drill for wedges and short irons.	15 min	Intermediate
Divot Board / Towel Contact Drill	The Towel Contact Drill is a ball-striking drill for fat and thin irons.	20 min	Beginner
Setup Gate	Setup Gate is a fundamentals drill for beginners.	15 min	Beginner
Wedges Distance Control	Wedges Distance Control is a drill for reliable wedge carry distances.	15 min	Advanced
Approach Distance Control	Approach Distance Control is an approach drill for every level.	20 min	Intermediate

Why approach matters

In Mark Broadie's strokes-gained analysis of the top 40 PGA Tour players, approach shots account for about 40% of their scoring advantage over the field, more than any other part of the game (Every Shot Counts).

Suggested share: 20–25% of practice time

Practice plans with approach drills

Range Hour60-Minute Driving Range Practice Plan
First Tee Ready30-Minute Practice Session Before a Round
Project 89Break 90 Practice Plan (6 Weeks, 3 Sessions a Week)
First StepsBeginner Golf Practice Plan (6 Weeks, 2 Sessions a Week)

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The app guides you through every approach drill, scores every ball and turns the results into insights and AI coaching.

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