Why Your Driver, Iron & Wedge Swings Should Feel the Same

Jimmy Ballard and PGA Tour veteran Rocco Mediate demonstrate why the golf swing is a single athletic motion from driver to wedge. They detail how proper weight transfer, maintaining connection in front of the body, and moving off the ground create repeatable contact without straining the lower back.

• Treat driver, iron, and wedge swings as one continuous athletic motion rather than manufacturing separate swings.
• Shift weight dynamically into the inside of the right foot during the backswing and push onto the left side through impact.
• Keep hands, elbows, and the clubhead in front of your chest throughout the entire swing sequence.
• Maintain complete balance with an upright finish position to prevent lower back pain and eliminate inconsistency.

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