LEARN FROM THE BEST

INSTRUCTION

- Top 25 Coach Gary Alliss

There are a number of reasons why we sit down on a Sunday evening to watch the world’s best players. First of all, there’s no better sight than witnessing Rory McIlroy in total control of his game, Jordan Spieth put his rivals into submission or even Bryson DeChambeau trying to muscle his way to victory. However, these players offer more than just entertainment.

Every week, the likes of Jon Rahm and co provide free tips – we just have to watch and learn. Of course, sometimes those swing slo-mos get a little bit technical, and what works for someone like Dustin Johnson might not work for the average club golfer.

So, we asked Top 25 Coach Gary Alliss to analyse seven of the world’s finest players. What is it exactly that makes them so successful? And what can you learn? Whether you need to hit a longer ball or hole more putts, over the next six pages you’re sure to find some useful nuggets to help you shoot lower scores.

1 DJ & Bryson – driving distance

The power that these two players generate comes from their physical size, combined with an incredible ability to turn their upper body an enormous distance while resisting with their hips – which hardly turn at all. This is how they produce such huge clubhead speed.

The shoulder turn is so impressive – they’re able to turn as far as possible and resist a little with the lower body. Ask most club golfers to do this and they end up lifting the left heel way off the ground, which defeats the object. You need that little bit of resistance.