Dustin Johnson — Golf Drill

Dustin Johnson’s wedge play is legendary for its clinical precision, and it all boils down to a specific movement pattern known as the DJ wedge drill. This technique is designed for golfers of all levels—from high handicappers to single digits—who struggle with inconsistent contact, specifically the soul-crushing "fat" or "duffed" shot. By focusing on body rotation and head position, this drill solves the problem of a bottomed-out swing arc that occurs too early, ensuring you strike the ball fir

Can I use the Dustin Johnson wedge technique for my full 7-iron shots?

No, this specific rotation technique is optimized for wedge shots. On full shots, excessive head rotation too early can disrupt your plane and timing.

Why do I keep hitting my wedges fat even when I try to rotate?

You might be staying on your back foot. Ensure your weight shifts toward your lead side as your hat peak and chest rotate through. You can check out Meandmygolf for more on weight transfer.

How long does it take to see results with the DJ Hat Rotation drill?

Most golfers feel a difference in strike quality within 15-20 focused practice reps. The key is to start with short 20-yard pitches before moving to full wedges.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the dustin johnson drill, each linked at the second they start.

  1. Meandmygolf: Stop Duffing Your Wedges #golfswing #golftips (from 0:56). Rotate the peak of your hat and your gaze toward the target through the shot to move the swing's low point ahead of the ball.
  2. Meandmygolf: Stop Duffing Your Wedges #golfswing #golftips (from 1:00). Rotate the peak of your hat (and your gaze) through the impact zone with your body to shift the low point forward and prevent hitting behind the ball.

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