Ryan Rinneard · Director of Instruction

Know Your Game

A few minutes with this form gives me everything I need to build a coaching plan that's genuinely tailored to your game — before we ever step on the range.

5–7 minutes 8 sections Mad River · Collingwood
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Why You're Here
Before the details — what brought you to this page?
What brought you here today?
Have you had professional lessons before?
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About You
The basics — who am I coaching?
Age
Gender
Years playing golf
This helps me understand how you experience the game — not just the scorecard.
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Long Game
Driver, fairway woods, hybrids, and long irons.
Average driving distance (carry + roll)
Fairway hit percentage (estimated)
Driver miss pattern
Typical miss direction with driver
Where do you typically make contact on the face?
Face contact location is one of the most diagnostic data points in coaching — even a rough sense helps enormously.
Confidence ratings
Fairway woods / hybrids
5/10
Neutral
Not confidentVery confident
Fairway wood / hybrid typical miss
Long irons (3–5) or driving iron
5/10
Neutral
Not confidentVery confident
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Approach Game
Mid irons, short irons, wedges, and par 3s.
Confidence ratings
6–8 irons
5/10
Neutral
Not confidentVery confident
9 iron – pitching wedge
5/10
Neutral
Not confidentVery confident
Full wedge shots (gap, sand, lob)
5/10
Neutral
Not confidentVery confident
Distance and contact
Do you know your carry distances for each club?
Knowing exact carry distances is one of the highest-ROI things any golfer can do. We'll address this if needed.
Where do most of your approach shots come from?
Typical miss on approach shots
Where do you typically make contact on the iron face?
Par 3s and GIR
How comfortable are you on par 3s?
Average greens in regulation per round
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Short Game
Chipping, pitching, and bunker play — the scoring zone.
Comfort ratings
Bump and run / low chip
5/10
Neutral
Not comfortableVery comfortable
High lofted chip / flop
5/10
Neutral
Not comfortableVery comfortable
Pitch shots (20–60 yards)
5/10
Neutral
Not comfortableVery comfortable
Bunkers
Greenside bunker shots
5/10
Neutral
Not comfortableVery comfortable
Fairway / long bunker shots
5/10
Neutral
Not comfortableVery comfortable
How well do you judge distance around the green?
Typical short game mistakes (select all that apply)
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Putting
The scoring game. More strokes are won and lost on the greens than anywhere else.
Confidence ratings
Putts under 5 feet
5/10
Neutral
Miss a lotAutomatic
6–15 foot range
5/10
Neutral
Rarely closeMake my share
Lag putts (25+ feet)
5/10
Neutral
3-putt zoneGreat distance control
Typical miss direction on putts
Struggle more with...
How do you handle downhill putts?
Routine and setup
Do you use a consistent pre-putt routine?
Do you use an alignment line or aim tool on your ball?
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On the Course
How you manage yourself and the course. This is where scores are really made.
Do you warm up before a round?
Do you have a pre-shot routine you use consistently?
This is one of the most important questions on this form. Consistency of routine is the #1 separator between handicap levels.
How do you respond after a bad shot?
How well do you manage risk / reward decisions?
Do you have a course strategy before each round?
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The Big Picture
Almost done. This is where it all comes together.
No detail is too small. The more context you give me, the better I can help.
What happens next
I review every submission personally. I'll be in touch within 24 hours with a tailored coaching plan based on your answers — your scoring gaps, priority areas, and a suggested lesson schedule. No generic advice.
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Thanks for taking the time to do this properly. It makes a real difference.

I'll review your profile and be in touch within 24 hours with a personalized coaching plan.

Ryan Rinneard · Director of Instruction · Mad River Golf Club
CPGA Class A · TPI · TrackMan · Vision54