Top instructor warns golfers to stop attacking fairway woods from too steep an angle, saying a downward strike kills distance and accuracy. Adjust stance and sweep the ball for cleaner, more consistent results.
Golf instructors often tell players to focus on the target during their alignment process. But professional golfer Joel Dahmen takes a different approach that challenges this conventional wisdom. His pre-shot routine zeroes in on two key elements: the positioning of his feet and the placement of the clubhead. By honing in on these factors, he sets up consistently and directs the ball exactly where he wants it to go.
Dahmen deliberately positions his feet slightly open to promote a draw, diverging from the usual advice of keeping them square to the target. He believes this subtle tweak allows him to strike the ball with greater solidity and precision.
Moreover, Dahmen underscores how crucial it is to pay attention to the clubface’s position during setup. By ensuring that his clubhead is aligned correctly with his target, he significantly boosts his chances of making solid contact with the ball.
World number one Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate golf, winning his fourth title of the season at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Scheffler is now the frontrunner for the U.S. Open, which begins on Thursday at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Other contenders include Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Patrick Cantlay, who have all shown good form in recent weeks. However, Scheffler will be the man to beat, as he has been in imperious form all season.