The Arnold Palmer Golf Academy Professionals at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel have a drill that is sure to prepare you for your round.

Purpose:
1. To maintain posture throughout the swing.
2. To obtain the feel of the shoulders rotating around the spine.
3. To create and feel smooth tempo.
4. To feel the response of the lower body that creates weight transfer and balance.

Method:
1. Standing upright, fold arms on the chest and hold club across the shoulders.
 

2. Bend forward from the waist creating a straight back and the feeling of your rear end sticking outward.
 

3. Actively rotate the shoulders around the spine until a slight catch is felt in the lower back.
 

4. Rotate the shoulders forward until the body is facing the target.

5. As the shoulders actively rotate, the rest of the body is allowed to respond freely. While rotating, allow the weight to transfer to the back foot and then to the front foot ensuring your back foot is on the toe when finished.

 

Use:
1. Do five drills focusing on the entire method slowly increasing the speed to replicate the golf swing.
2. Hit five shots with a short iron off a tee trying to duplicate the feel in the drill.
3. Alternate five drills and five shots.
4. Try to do the drill in front of a mirror to see what you are feeling.

Once you begin to feel the proper motion you will quickly notice the direction of the golf ball will be straighter and longer.