It’s been such an insane year for Bryson DeChambeau that, somehow, he’s sort of become the unofficial face of golf.
Not only did he snatch up his second-ever major victory at this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 (along with two more T10 finishes in the other three majors), but he’s crushing it on social media right now with his fun, engaging, and informative golf videos.
While it’s cool to see DeChambeau try to break 50 with a bunch of celebs and all, it’s even cooler to see how he’s helping average golfers like you and me actually get better at golf. That’s invaluable information — especially when it comes from one of the best golfers on the planet.
One of my favorite videos of his can be seen below, which is short, simple, and really helpful when it comes to improving your ball-striking ability. Even better, it only requires some masking tape, a lob wedge, and a few balls to practice with. So whether you’re trying it at home or on the practice range, give it a try to see better contact instantly.
Try Bryson DeChambeau’s simple tape drill
What I love most about this tape drill from DeChambeau is how easy it is. Instead of using a golf training aid or some other gizmo or gadget — which are obviously helpful and serve a purpose — he shows how sticking tape to the ground can make your ball-striking elite (over time, of course).
“All you get is a piece of tape and tape it down [to the ground],” DeChambeau says. “You can also put a Sharpie line in it, if you want to draw on your turf, or spray paint it — there are a bunch of different things.”
As a mid-handicapper, I really struggle with making solid contact. Hell, that’s why I’m a mid-handicapper, right? But this tape drill doesn’t just give a visual for where to get the low point of the club to compress the ball for better ball-striking, but it provides instant feedback while doing so.
“This is a great way to [see if you’re striking the ball before the line or not,” he says.
So whether you keep chunking it, topping it, or hitting it off the toe or heel, DeChambeau says using tape on the ground will give you a start line, while also letting you see why you may have flushed or mishit a shot.
“Get your 60-degree wedge, set your line down to get your starting line,” he adds. “If you chunk it, you’re going to immediately pull up that tape. And if you hit in front of it, you’re not going to hit the tape.
“So the goal here is to feel like you fractionally just clipped the front edge of that tape — making sure you divot in front of that line.”
