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Stop Chunking Your Golf Shots

Drill by Free Form Golf

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Why this drill works

Moves the low point of the swing forward, ensuring ball-first contact.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lay a towel flat on the ground 3 golfballs legthss, behind where your ball would go.

  2. 2

    Take your normal setup.

  3. 3

    Hit the ball without touching the towel.

  4. 4

    If you hit the towel, your angle of attack was too shallow or you cast the club.

Swing issues this drill addresses

Fat shotsHeavy contactHanging back

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