What is the general ideal timing for practice in relation to rounds?

• A. Before a round
• B. During a round
• C. Only on off days
• D. After a round

Answer: (D)

After a round is the most effective time to practice because you can turn what you just experienced into targeted improvement while the round’s details are fresh in your mind. Debriefing yourself on what went well and what didn’t lets you identify specific cues, shots, or situations to work on, and you can immediately work on those in practice to reinforce correct feel and decision making. Practicing heavily before a round can disrupt rhythm and fatigue you, which can hurt performance during the round, and during a round you should focus on playing, not practicing. On off days you can train as well, but post-round practice creates a direct link between what happened on the course and the adjustments you’re making.