He's going to the S&T.
A couple of things. Notice the umbrella out in front of Grant. I think this is a great drill for all golfers, particularly high handicappers who come over the top. I use this drill with my problems coming over the top. Simply aim at the umbrella, but try and get the ball starting out to the right of the umbrella. If you come over the top, the ball will start left of the umbrella. I'm sure Grant isn't worried about coming over the top, but probably working on fades, draws and other stuff. But still a great, simple drill nonetheless.
As far as him changing to the S&T (and I'm sure I'll get a lot of questions on it, so I'll answer them now), I do wonder why he's changed. And it's not a knock against the S&T, it's that even if he improves his ballstriking he's already one of the best ballstrikers on Tour. There's only so much he can improve it. Furthermore, Grant was quite long off the tee in his prime so going to the S&T, which really isn't known for power is well...questionable. However, I believe he's had some injury issues in the past few years and the S&T is actually good for the back if you're athletic enough to execute the pattern. Grant certainly fits into that category.
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i see that the umbrella is not directly in front of the ball....so to do the drill we need to close the clubface?
ReplyDeleteCamera angle causes an illusion to make it look like he's not pointing at the ball. So you need to aim the clubface and your body at the umbrella, but hit the ball to the right of the umbrella. And then feel, feel, feel.
ReplyDeletethx rich...im hitting much straighter now...never been able to hit draws but i think im almost there...
ReplyDeleteJust one thing. When I mean aim your body at the umbrella, the body should be aligned parallel to the umbrella. The backswing stays pretty much the same, it's just the downswing you make sure to hit out to the right. This will help get the 'down, out and forward' motion of the clubhead.
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