Golf Lessons: One Minute to Better Ball Striking

One of the best indicators of how you're striking the golf ball? Look at the turf!

Fat shots, thin shots and good contact are all indicated by how you struck the ground near the golf ball. Patterns can develop based on the strike so it's important to catch where you're hitting the ball so you can either shift away from bad patterns or repetitions.

PGA of America Golf Professional Pablo del Olmo, who is a Lead Coach at the PGA Coaching Center powered by T-Mobile, has an excellent drill in the clip below that can be done with a simple can of water-friendly paint (which will wash away from the range).

Give it a try and see if your contact improves.