Too many amateurs forget just how important having good golf posture is during their swing.
For those who develop it the right way, they tend to have more success. For those who don’t, well, they usually have an early extension or a dip down with their lead shoulder — which can result in spraying shots all over the course.
To help develop the posture you’re looking for, instructor Cathy Kim has a drill that requires nothing more than a wedge.
As the video below shows, Kim places the wedge beneath her trail heel. The goal is to keep the weight of that back foot on that wedge until contact through the ball (which includes your follow through). Take a look to see for yourself.
For those who struggle with good golf posture, it typically means you’re lifting that back heel and allowing your hips to open up. The photo below highlights that problem.
If that looks familiar, you’re probably not alone, as this can be a common issue among amateurs.
The problem is easily fixable by simply keeping that weight back and the heel down. By doing this, the rest of the swing sequence works as it’s supposed to. Take a look at the photo below and see the differences in swings.
Kim says that this wedge trick is the way to develop the golf posture you see the pros have. By mastering the drill, you’ll overcome that early extension and begin to see better shot results.
“I don’t want to look like I’m thrusting towards the ball. So I’d like you to practice this, and, when you do it correctly, the goal is going to be to hold onto that club until after you’re done swinging.”
