How to Improve Your Golf Swing and Eliminate Fat Shots

TLDRLearn how to improve your golf swing and eliminate fat shots by focusing on weight distribution and proper weight shift during the swing.

Key insights

💡Shift your weight forward during the downswing to avoid hitting behind the ball.

Maintain a centered weight distribution at setup to start the swing correctly.

🏌️‍♂️Feel like your weight is 60% on your left side at the top of the backswing.

👣Ensure your weight stays inside your right foot during the backswing.

🎯Increase the weight shift to your front foot during the downswing for solid ball contact.

Q&A

Why do I hit fat shots in golf?

Hitting fat shots in golf often occurs due to incorrect weight distribution and not shifting your weight forward during the downswing.

How can I improve my weight shift in the golf swing?

You can improve your weight shift in the golf swing by focusing on maintaining a centered weight distribution at setup and shifting your weight forward during the downswing.

What should my weight distribution feel like at setup?

Your weight distribution at setup should feel centered, with approximately 50% of your weight on each foot.

Should I feel more weight on my left side during the backswing?

Yes, feeling more weight on your left side (approximately 60%) at the top of the backswing helps set up the proper weight shift for the downswing.

How can I ensure a solid ball contact in my golf swing?

To ensure solid ball contact in your golf swing, focus on increasing the weight shift to your front foot during the downswing.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video discusses how to improve your golf swing and eliminate fat shots by focusing on weight distribution and weight shift during the swing.

02:52To avoid hitting behind the ball, it is crucial to shift your weight forward during the downswing.

04:08Maintaining a centered weight distribution at setup helps start the swing correctly.

05:45Feeling like your weight is 60% on your left side at the top of the backswing helps set up the proper weight shift for the downswing.

07:26Ensuring your weight stays inside your right foot during the backswing is crucial for proper weight distribution.

08:54Increasing the weight shift to your front foot during the downswing is essential for solid ball contact in your golf swing.