STOP Hitting Weak Golf Shots — This 2-Minute Drill CURES It
Curated PGA Drill by Kerrod Gray Golf
Setup
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Beginner
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
A weak grip often forces the golfer to either leave the face open or throw the club late to square it. Strengthening the hand placement modestly lets the face return more predictably and reduces the need for impact manipulation.
How to Perform the Drill
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
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Step 1
Hold the club in front of the chest and rotate the lead hand until two to three knuckles are visible.
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Step 2
Place the trail hand so both hand 'Vs' point in the same general direction, toward the trail shoulder.
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Step 3
Make waist-high rehearsal swings feeling the clubface square without needing a last-second flip.
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Step 4
Hit soft punch shots first so the new grip can be matched to face control before full swings.
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Step 5
Reset the grip before every shot rather than trusting what feels natural at first.
What Good Feels Like
Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.
Common Mistake to Avoid
Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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