Titleist Tips: Path Drill for More Consistent Golf

As Titleist staff instructor Trillium Rose shares in the video above, on short shots like bump-and-runs and short chips, it's important to develop a motion that's governed by the big muscles of your trunk and core. If you're inconsistent on these types of shots, you can almost always trace it back to overactive hands and arms. The following drill is designed for half shots - swings no more than waist-high back and through. ° Set up two alignment sticks parallel to one another and roughly two club head widths apart. ° Imagine a ball lying in the absolute center, in between the two sticks. ° Address this ball position and, keeping your arms fairly straight, use your torso to move the club. ° The goal is to keep the club head in between the two sticks as you swing back and through. If the club drifts outside the lane formed by the sticks, take a look at your hands, wrists and arms to make sure that you're keeping them stable and quiet. ° Also be mindful of the alignment of your clubface as you swing back to waist height. The face should be neutral, with the toe of the club pointing upward, not behind you (open face) or out away from you (closed face). ° As you get comfortable and are able to make a series of successful swings in between the sticks, add a ball and repeat.