🏌️♂️Keeping your head down and covering the ball low point forward doesn't guarantee a perfect strike.
🔄Instead of flexion and extension, focus on rotating the club face about the shaft for better control.
⬇️⛳️Creating a downward angle of attack by extending and going up helps with distance and accuracy.
📐Using the ground effectively and delaying the club release leads to a better strike.
🪜The toe deep divot drill helps develop club face rotation for improved ball striking.
Is keeping your head down important in the golf swing?
—Keeping your head down is a myth. What really matters is extending and going up as the club goes down.
What is the importance of low point in the golf swing?
—Low point is crucial for achieving a clean and solid strike. However, it's not the only factor, as club face rotation and timing are equally important.
Should I focus on hitting down on the ball with my irons?
—Hitting down on the ball is necessary with irons to compress the ball and achieve good ball flight. However, it's important to prioritize proper sequencing and release of the club.
How do I use the ground effectively in my swing?
—To use the ground effectively, you need to push off and extend your body during the downswing. This creates a force that helps deliver the club to the ball with power and accuracy.
What is the toe deep divot drill?
—The toe deep divot drill is an exercise that helps you develop club face rotation by focusing on swinging in a way that leads to the toe of the club digging into the ground.
00:01Introduction to the problem of losing distance in golf swings due to focusing on keeping the head down and covering the ball low point forward.
03:35Explanation of the importance of low point and debunking the myth that it's the only factor for a good strike.
07:44Demonstration of the toe deep divot drill to develop club face rotation and improve ball striking technique.
09:57Discussion on the role of the ground in using the body effectively and creating a downward angle of attack.
11:45Explanation of the two-pronged approach to improving the golf swing: delaying the club release and recognizing the need for club face rotation.
