3 Golf Drills That Will Make You a Scratch Golfer

Coach Carolin Pinegger shares three core drills used by scratch golfers to improve lower-body engagement and ball striking consistency. Learn how the split-hand drill, matched-width swings, and the lawnmower hip activation exercise help deactivate hand-flipping and maximize power through impact.

• The split-hand drill forces your trail side and hip to rotate through the ball instead of stalling.
• Matching your finish height and width to your backswing prevents arm flipping and engages core rotation.
• Pull your lead hip up and back through impact like starting a lawnmower to avoid sliding.
• Treat drills as daily habits rather than quick, temporary fixes for long-term consistency.

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