Your GO TO DRILLS for All Round Improvement - My Top Dessert Island Drills
Warren Bennett of the WBGA shares his four 'Desert Island Drills' designed to fix common swing flaws through fundamental movement patterns. He demonstrates the Hit and Hold, Gravity Drop, Feet Together, and Lateral Shift drills to improve swing sequence, shallow the club path, and increase ball-striking consistency. The lesson emphasizes a 'one thing that cures four' philosophy, helping golfers build a more stable and efficient swing without overcomplicating thoughts on the course.
The Hit and Hold drill forces a proper downswing sequence because you cannot reach the correct finish position from a bad transition.
The Gravity Drop helps golfers who are 'over the top' by training the arms to fall into the slot before the body rotates.
A narrow stance (feet together) is the best way to eliminate excessive lateral sway and force the hands and arms to release correctly.
In the transition, a lateral shift of the pockets toward the target creates the 'hole' for the arms to swing through, preventing a steep path.
Continuity of practice with these specific drills helps layer good mechanics into the swing so they become instinctive on the course.