right foot ( right-handed golfer ) will promote a lower trajectory . The opposite is true for a ball that is positioned toward the left foot . This forward ball position also promotes weight transfer , so I prefer that most shots be played from here .
Poor posture is also a major contributor to inconsistent contact . Make sure that your upper body feels tall before you introduce forward spine tilt . The tilt originates from the hip area , not the upper back or neck . Also , pay attention to your width of stance and your knee flex . Too much width will limit your hip rotation ; too much knee flex will negatively affect your ability to stay in posture as you complete your backswing . This usually produces contact with the top of the golf ball , which sends the ball too far past your intended target . Posture is one fundamental that continually needs to be worked on as you practice and play .
BW : What are some ways in which golfers can improve their contact with the ball ? CB : Spend some time with a LPGA or PGA golf coach so they can help you establish consistent setup fundamentals and improve your overall swing technique . The proper setup fundamentals will improve your balance and help you maintain control of your golf swing . Improving your swing technique should help you develop a consistent ball flight , such as a draw or fade . When you can control the flight of the golf ball , you are able to play each hole with more confidence .
BW : What are some common mistakes that the average golfer does in their golf swing to promote poor contact ? CB : The way you move your upper body in your backswing can promote poor contact issues . If your upper body moves too far to the right ( right-handed golfer ), you will likely make more contact with the grass behind the golf ball . If your upper body moves too far to the left , you are promoting contact with the top of the golf ball . Each of these types of contact mistakes are very damaging to your score and your ability to enjoy the game . Even the most flexible golfers struggle to stay centered in their backswing . Work on staying centered as you complete your backswing — the best
Shifting your upper body too far to the right in your backswing will promote contact with the grass behind the golf ball ,
way to consistently do this is to engage your hips and legs instead of just trying to turn your shoulders .
BW : Are there specific exercises to practice off the golf course that can assist with this ? CB : Strengthening your legs and improving your flexibility should be your top priorities . I like to use resistance bands during my training to help me build strength in my legs . Using a foam roller will help to alleviate stress in your lower back and hip areas . I also encourage you to use a massage gun after your workout or round of golf to help reduce soreness in your body .
BW : Are there any special products or tools that can help with any of this ? CB : You can improve your technique at home with swing trainers . My two favorite swing trainers are the Orange Whip , which I use
The proper balance in your backswing will promote solid contact with the golf ball .
to improve my tempo , and the Momentus Speed Whoosh , which I use to develop club head speed .
BW : How can you practice making better contact with the golf ball ? CB : Each time you practice , it is important to be specific on what you want to achieve , such as improving the length of your backswing or finishing your golf swing with proper weight transfer . Once you feel comfortable and confident with this improvement , you should move on to another part of your game or possibly end your practice session . Make sure to use an alignment stick to confirm you are promoting good swing technique . A good practice session should also be used to improve your swing tempo . Your tempo is an essential tool throughout your game as it allows you to stay in balance and promotes distance control with each golf shot .
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