Lee Westwood’s Best Tips For High Handicappers (Tee-To-Green Masterclass!)
Former World No. 1 Lee Westwood leads high-handicap golfer Baz Plummer through a practical tee-to-green masterclass at Close House. Westwood explains how to eliminate a driver slice by reconnecting the arms in the transition, fixing shoulder alignment at setup, using intermediate target points, and executing high-percentage bunker and fringe shots.
Fix a slice by reconnecting your arms to your torso at the top of the downswing rather than firing your shoulders open early.
Correct open shoulder alignment at setup to prevent an out-to-in swing path that forces high, curving slices.
Pick an intermediate target 3 to 4 feet in front of your ball during your pre-shot routine to ensure accurate alignment.
Putt off the fringe whenever there is no obstacle, as it minimizes variables compared to chipping.
For greenside bunkers, stack weight into your front foot, open the face, and splash a wide patch of sand using the club's bounce.