This World #1 Golf Coach Shows Me How to Hit Your Driver & Irons Straight
World-renowned coach Chris Mayson works with Jerome Rufin to overhaul his ball-striking by focusing on the 'Stretch Cycle' and athletic rotation. The lesson covers essential iron setup, driver tee-height secrets, and a unique drill to stop 'sliding' in the downswing. Mayson emphasizes the transition from technical practice to performance-based practice, introducing a five-step mental routine used by top pros.
Set your iron posture by placing the club flat on the floor first, ensuring you aren't too far on your toes or heels.
Use the 'Stretch Cycle' by pushing hard into the lead foot during the transition while maintaining upper-body height to generate ground reaction force.
For the driver, a 'normal' tee height should have exactly half the ball above the clubhead crown at address.
Understand 'Gear Effect': Toe hits on a driver cause a push-hook, while heel hits cause a pull-cut, potentially masking path issues.
Replace mechanical range thoughts with a 5-step routine: Decide, Visualize, Feel, Commit, and Post-Shot review.