Your Downswing Is NOT The Real Problem (Do This Instead...)
PGA coach Georgia Ball demonstrates why most downswing issues, such as flicking at impact or inconsistent strikes, actually stem from poor setup and backswing mechanics. She provides actionable drills for proper ball distance and uses alignment sticks and HackMotion technology to ensure the wrists and club path are correctly sequenced from the start.
Most downswing errors are reactions to mistakes made during the setup or the first few feet of the backswing.
To find the correct distance from the ball, stand tall, hold the club at belly button height, and bend only from the hips.
During the takeaway, your hands should feel like they move inward while the clubhead stays outside the hands.
At knee height in the backswing, the clubface should point toward the ball rather than rotating open toward the sky.
Using a slight forward press at setup helps prevent 'flicking' the wrists and encourages hitting the ball before the ground.