Cameron Young Reveals MIND-BLOWING Concept That YOU'LL QUICKLY USE (I HAVE!!)
PGA instructor Alex Elliott breaks down a ball-striking concept used by PGA Tour pro Cameron Young to achieve elite iron consistency. By pre-setting 70% of weight onto the lead foot and slightly opening the hips at address, golfers can effectively move the arc of their swing forward to ensure a ball-first strike. Elliott also introduces a 1-2-3 tempo count to help maintain smoothness and efficiency, especially when hitting long irons under pressure.
Pre-set 70% of your weight on your lead foot at address to move the swing's low point ahead of the ball.
Slightly turn your hips toward the target before starting your backswing to 'pre-fill' the impact feeling.
Use the 'Box Push' mental image: shift weight toward the target to generate effortless power rather than using just hands.
Apply a 1-2-3 tempo count (hip-height, top, finish) to prevent 'over-swinging' on long par 3s or pressure shots.
A proper iron strike should produce a shallow divot similar to the depth of a dollar bill, starting after the ball.