Most amateurs walk to the first tee and hope for the best

The Logical Golfer breaks down the pre-round warm-up routines of tour pros like Jon Rahm and Joaquin Niemann. The video explains how specific chipping drills—including one-handed practice and cross-handed grips—are used as reminders to lock in essential feelings and fundamentals before heading to the first tee.

• Tour pros use specific drills during warm-ups to establish feel, not necessarily as their on-course technique.
• Try one-handed chipping to sharpen your sense of clubhead weight and impact feel.
• Use a 'right foot back on the toe' stance to ensure your weight stays on your lead side during chips.
• Experiment with a left-hand-low grip to help the lead arm stay connected through the hitting area.
• Avoid going straight to the first tee; use focused drills to be sharper from the very first hole.

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