WATCH: How this Brooks Koepka driving range tip can stop steep golf swings
12/20/2024 10:00 AM
Golfers of all skill levels can suffer a lack of consistency with their swing mechanics.
Often, the arms can be prone to going too high, leading to a steep golf swing that works up to the sky and then back down to the ground.
The aim should be to swing the club rotationally around the body, eliminating a plane that is too vertical which can result in you chunking the golf ball.
This vertical swing path negatively impacts the angle of attack, and golfers often hit down on the ball and take large divots.
These tendencies can affect anyone, with even a five-time major winner, Brooks Koepka, admitting he is prone to his hands going too high and having a steep golf swing.
A current member of the LIV Golf Tour, Koepka has recently shared a practice hack that he implements in his range sessions to promote rotation around the body and eliminate steep strokes.
The 34-year-old Floridian hits the ball above his feet off a sloped lie to counteract his tendency to be too vertical in his swing.
While grass driving ranges aren’t accessible to everyone, many golfers use similar drills, with the likes of Jason Day striking irons off tees to work on shallowing the back swing.
When striking a golf ball, if the arms are flatter, the body is forced to turn more and by utilising this strategy, golfers across the spectrum will likely see positive results.
Steepness in the golf swing can also have further detrimental impacts on your game, including slicing, reduced distance and a considerably higher and less efficient ball flight.
Koepka’s success shows how minor tweaks in preparation can have great results out on the golf course and eliminate bad habits through effective practice.
Consistency is a huge factor in improving golf and scorecards, with simple adjustments, repetition and focus reaping rewards.
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