San Diego Golf Instructors Mike Wydra Perfecting Your Path with Strings

NCAA Hall of Fame coach Mike Wydra demonstrates a unique string-based drill to correct a club path that travels too far to the right. By setting up two parallel strings, golfers can train their backswing and follow-through to stay 'down the line,' preventing fat shots and ensuring a proper low exit under the shoulder.

• Swinging too far to the right is a common mistake for good players trying to avoid a slice.
• A path that is too far right is a major hidden cause of 'fat' shots (hitting the ground early).
• The club should exit the swing underneath the shoulder, rather than high across the neck or shoulder.
• Use two strings (top at inseam height, bottom 20 inches lower) to create a visual and physical gate for the club path.

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