Towel is Lava
Avoid the towel Part of Golf training — score against par, track every attempt in the app, and see real improvement.
What this drill fixes
This golf practice drill is designed to give you a clear goal, a par to beat, and a score on every attempt — so you stop hitting balls with no plan and start measuring real improvement. Use it in the TeeBetter app to track your progress over time.
Equipment
Setup
Equipment Needed:
- Towel
How to play
- Place a towel 3-4 inches behind your golf ball
- Hit 10 balls and avoid hitting the towel
- Aim to hit the ball without contacting the towel
- Make the game harder by moving the towel closer to the ball
Scoring
1 points for missing the towel but catching chin or no
ground whatsoever
2 points for ground contact and missed towel
-2 points if the towel is hit (and you have to go get it!)
Target: Par 10 — Max possible: 15
Common questions about Golf drills
How do I use golf practice drills effectively?
Pick one or two drills per session with a clear par to beat. Follow the setup and scoring rules, log every attempt, and track your scores over time so you can see improvement instead of relying on feel.
Where can I find structured golf drills with scoring?
TeeBetter offers 25+ scored challenges across strike control, start direction, tempo and distance, and pressure. Each drill has setup, how to play, and a par — use the app at the range to track your score and progress.
Practice this drill in the app — track every score, beat par, and see your progress over time. Free to start.