PGA coach Kerrod Gray explains why focusing on the exact moment of impact is often counterproductive for golfers who flip or scoop the ball. He introduces the 'Destination Drill,' which focuses on reaching a specific follow-through position—chest tall, weight forward, and arms long—to naturally improve impact alignment. Using HackMotion data, Gray demonstrates how training the post-impact destination rewires the brain to produce better wrist mechanics and more consistent ball striking.
Impact is a byproduct of the swing journey, not a position you can easily 'force' in a millisecond.
The 'Destination' position requires the shaft to be level with the ground, all weight on the front foot, and a tall chest.
Squeezing the arms together and keeping them long through the follow-through prevents the 'chicken wing' and scooping.
Small hip-height to hip-height swings are the most effective way to groove a new release pattern.
Perform a practice swing focusing solely on the finish position before every shot on the course to build consistency.