Just when you think you’ve done everything right on your shot, you realize your golf swing is off balance by following you, costing you distance and accuracy.
While many of us may still get a good result, poor balance in your follow-up can be a huge problem if not corrected.
Since every golfer wants to hit it as cleanly as possible on the sweet spot of the club, GOLF Top 100 instructor Dana Dahlquist offers an easy-to-use drill for restoring balance – Golf Swing Balance!
In the video above, Dahlquist shares common issues he sees with many hobbyists, many of whom do not finish strong on the left side (for right-handed players).
“A lot of players at home struggle with reaching, not only on their left side, but let alone keeping on their end,” he says.
This is where he suggests a reminder to correct the problem, helping to finish golf swing balance at the round level.
“As I go forward, my hips are under me and my knees are together,” he says. “I want you to feel like you’re holding a newspaper between your legs and keeping your hips straight.”
Dahlquist doubles down, reminding the players that he doesn’t want to see his knees dangling to one side or his hips dangling toward the floor.
“I want your knees to come together and your hips up,” he says. This will train you to balance your follow. This supports the speed you will use when hitting the big dog [driver]. “
When you get the proper swing balance, you’re more likely to hit flowing shots, which will cause the ball to travel farther.
This is why a player like Justin Thomas – who is not physically imposing – is able to hit his ball so far. It’s because of his swing balance, and his understanding that a solid athletic stance is key to hitting a golf ball.
So take Dahlquist’s advice and start building your muscle memory. Once you become comfortable with where you are supposed to end each swing, you can apply it to your game and start seeing improved results.