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Sean Foley's Weight Transfer: The Gary Player Drill

The host of the Lower My Handicap channel, a single-digit handicap golfer, compares his swing to Adam Scott’s and demonstrates Sean Foley’s drill, which helps him transfer his weight more effectively. Sean Foley, for his part, draws inspiration from Gary Player, who often walked after his shot to watch his ball.

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What the lesson shows

The initial observation: among professionals, just as Adam Scott, the lower body leads the downswing and applies pressure to the front foot; halfway through the downswing, the hips and front shoulder are already moving toward the target. The lead dancer, on the other hand, stays toward the back: The lowest point of the arc isn't always after the ball, resulting in weak shots, fat shots, and inconsistency.

Sean Foley offers this solution: don't think about moving to your left, but rather move away from your right side. Trying to go left often causes you to arrive too early and too strongly, and then stay on the right. He compares it to a baseball pitcher who pushes off the mound but never stays on it. The’Gary Player's exercise: Take a normal swing, then, pushing off with your right foot, follow through by walking toward the target. Pushing off forces the left hip to rotate and open up, keeps the center of gravity low in front of the ball, and allows the arms to rise back into the plane. He recommends about twenty minutes a day, focusing on your intention.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Get into your address position and take a normal swing.
  2. When going downhill, push off with your right foot instead of trying to go to the left.
  3. Let the push rotate your left hip and bring it out of the way.
  4. After hitting the ball, follow it as you walk toward the target.
  5. Make sure your right side stays up and follows the movement.
  6. Repeat the exercise for about 20 minutes a day, focusing on your intention.

Key Takeaways

For Adam Scott, the lower body leads the downswing toward the front foot.
Staying back shifts the low point and results in light, delicate fat shots.
Remember to stay on the right side rather than going to the left.
Gary Player Drill: Walk toward the target after your shot.
Pushing off with your right foot rotates and opens up your left hip.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Trying to move to the left side too early and too aggressively, then staying on the right.
  • Staying back on the downswing: the lowest point moves back behind the ball.
  • Hitting balls without any specific purpose.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Gary Player Exercise: Swing, Then Walk Toward the Target
  2. Twenty-minute sessions focused on pushing off with the right foot
  3. Front-view video to compare his shot to Adam Scott's

Your Questions

Why think about moving to the right side instead of going to the left?

According to Sean Foley, trying to go to the left causes you to arrive too early and too forcefully, and then get stuck on the right. Pushing to move off the right side results in a more natural movement.

What is the Gary Player exercise?

A normal swing followed by a step toward the target, pushing off with the right foot. Gary Player often followed his ball this way on the course.

What flaws does this exercise correct?

Problems with ball contact, thin hits and fat shots, and inconsistent ball flight. He keeps his center of gravity low in front of the ball.

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