This carefully curated list of the 20 best ball striking lessons for amateur golfers combines the knowledge and expertise of a wide range of our Golf Monthly Top 50 coaches, giving you the best chance in your quest for improvement.
The guide is packed with things every golfer needs to know and the easy to follow drills can help you strike the ball better than ever before.
Number nine is a drill I have been using for some time now, which PGA Master Professional Anders Mankert brilliantly explains in the video below, so I can attest to the positive impact this expert ball striking advice can have on your game.
The question is… which tip will help to unlock your full potential and set you on your way to lower scores? Let me know how you get on in the comments section below.
01 CONTROL THE LOW POINT
Place a tee in the ground in the middle of your stance and make a series of swings with a mid-iron. Is the club striking the ground before or after the tee?
It should come just after the tee. If you’re slightly off, make some small adjustments at address. Consistent control of your low point will help you to compress the ball better at impact.
02 FIND THE MIDDLE
To improve awareness and ensure a centred strike more often, put three tees in the ground and address the centre one. Make three swings, striking a different tee each time – nearest first, then the furthest then the middle one.
03 STRIKE CHECK
It never hurts to know what your own, unique strike pattern is. You can do this by marking a non-permanent spot on some practice balls and hitting a series of shots.
Take a look at the clubface to see exactly where you’re making contact. This will give you a feel for the minute adjustments needed to find the centre of the face.
04 SEQUENCING DRILL
From the top of the backswing, make a very slow and deliberate downswing. Notice how the chest is still pointing at the ball here, even though the hips have rotated further.
Try to replicate this and you should be able to feel separation between your upper and lower body. Grooving this will help your power and accuracy.
This drill is great for anyone who gets out of sequence in their golf swing
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05 STAMP DRILL
Put a club across your chest, turn away as you would on your backswing and then stamp your left foot…
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