Clear Your Swing, Find Your Trigger Like Matthew Wolff

Matt Wolff’s golf swing catches everyones’ attention. The young PGA Tour winner has a unique preshot signature. Listen to PGA Coach Brian Schippel describe why Wolff’s body waggle can make a difference in your swing. 

At the top of the backswing, we begin our transition toward impact. The key in a successful transition is starting that sequence by clearing our lead side. For Matt Wolff, a right-handed golfer, that’s his left side. His pre-shot routine triggers a mental performance cue. Though it may look unorthodox, it is actually very representative of the move our body should perform. 

PGA Coach Schippel from the South County Golf Academy shows us a very simple yet effective drill to best feel the concept of clearing. For so many golfers it can be challenging to grasp the concept of simply turning out the way first, and then swinging the club. After all, the club has to hit the ball. There’s no doubt even an accomplished superstar like Wolff is thinking about this move as well. 

During your next practice session, try Schippel’s super clearing drill. The beauty of it is really in its simplicity. You can practice it with a 7 iron or a fairway wood. It can be a pitch or a power fade off the tee. With some repetition, you’ll be clearing through each shot much like Wolff’s waggle.

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