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Scottie Scheffler's Footwork: Swing Analysis

Scottie Scheffler’s swing isn’t the most conventional on the PGA Tour, and yet he’s winning. Guillaume Biaugeaud, writing for the Journal du golf, breaks it down from the side and front views: what to copy (the grip, the stance, an active lower body) and what’s best not to imitate.

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What the lesson shows

Guillaume Biaugeaud starts with the basics: Scottie Scheffler's stance and grip are traditional. At the driving range, the player practices with a club that has a molded grip and hits dozens of balls a day to maintain as neutral a grip as possible. For the coach, The grip is the most important part of the swing.. Viewed from the side, the takeaway and backswing are fairly neutral, with the right elbow moving out slightly and the clubface fairly open at the top of the swing—unlike Dustin Johnson.

The thing that intrigues everyone is footwork: at impact and afterward, Both feet lift off the ground and shift backward. But only the feet move: the head and upper body remain at the same distance from the ball, and the club returns perfectly to its starting position. From the front view, however, leaning toward the target at the end of the backswing and pulling the torso back at the last moment are not recommended with a driver and can be painful. Tip: Stick to the basics and Keep your lower body engaged, without trying to keep both feet firmly planted on the ground.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Check your grip regularly to make sure it stays neutral, just as Scottie Scheffler does every day during practice.
  2. Assume a neutral, traditional stance before thinking about the rest of your swing.
  3. Film yourself from the side: make sure your head and upper body stay the same distance from the ball.
  4. On the way back, keep your lower body active: let your feet move, and let your front foot lift off the ground.
  5. Film yourself from the front: avoid letting your head move toward the target at the end of your backswing, especially when using a driver.
  6. Keep in mind the idea of throwing the ball by hand to free up your legs, without going to the extremes that Scheffler does.

Key Takeaways

Scottie Scheffler checks his grip every day using a club with a molded grip.
Neutral stance and grip: the basics are followed to the letter.
At the top of his backswing, his clubface is fairly open.
His feet slide backward after impact, but his upper body remains stable.
Do not imitate the shift toward the target or the last-minute lean back of the upper body.
Let your lower body move freely, as if you were throwing a ball with your hand.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Copying Scottie Scheffler's footwork without having his grip and posture fundamentals.
  • Wanting to keep both feet on the ground and remain locked in place at impact.
  • Let your head move toward the target at the end of your backswing with the driver.
  • Leaning back at the last moment to reposition the club—a movement that can cause back pain.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Check the grip before each set of shots
  2. Profile video: constant distance between the head and the ball
  3. Front-view video: The head doesn't move toward the target during the backswing
  4. Swing while letting the front foot rise freely

Your Questions

Why do Scottie Scheffler's feet move so much?

His lower body remains very active: at impact, his feet lift off the ground and shift backward. Guillaume Biaugeaud emphasizes that only the feet move; the upper body remains stable, and the club returns perfectly into position.

Should you try to copy Scottie Scheffler's swing?

Not entirely. The coach recommends copying his fundamentals (neutral grip and posture) and his relaxed lower body, but not his shift toward the target at the end of the backswing or his last-moment chest rotation.

Why is grip so important?

For Guillaume Biaugeaud, this is the most important aspect of the swing. Scottie Scheffler practices with a club that has a molded grip and hits dozens of balls a day to maintain a neutral grip.

Can you lift your front foot before impact?

Yes. Many top players, such as Justin Thomas and Bubba Watson, let their front foot move or lift off the ground. The coach advises players to stop thinking about keeping both feet on the ground.

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