Bryson DeChambeau's Speed Training with Martin Borgmeier
What does a speed session look like for a player whose ball speed already exceeds 180 mph? Bryson DeChambeau goes through one live with Martin Borgmeier, a former world long-drive champion: starting numbers, ramping up the pace, breaks, and instructions at each stage.
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What the lesson shows
The session begins with the wedge, then moves on to the irons, with initial measures: “You can’t feel the speed”—we need numbers. With a 6-iron, the first benchmark is a ball speed of 150 mph. Martin Borgmeier aims to increase the amplitude of the takeaway to create a longer hand path, both on the upswing and the downswing: more room to accelerate. He also emphasizes keeping a wide hand path on the downswing, whereas many players try to narrow it. DeChambeau, on the other hand, takes his time at the top of the swing.
With the driver, the speed increases especially with the number of balls: the nervous system “kicks in.” The coach advises lifting the left heel to open the hips and further extend the path of the hands. After a plateau, a 45-second micro-break He gets back into the groove, then follows the instruction “hit it hard on the transition”: put as much power as possible into the club at the start of the downswing. DeChambeau’s ball speed jumps from 183 to 206 mph. The goal isn’t to hit the ball that hard on the course, but to be able to swing fast there. without any noticeable effort.
The Exercise, Step by Step
- Warm up with the wedge, then move on to the irons, noting your tee-off speeds.
- Set the first speed on the iron, then switch to the driver.
- Extend the upward motion and take your time at the top to create a longer hand path.
- Try lifting your left heel slightly as you rise to free up your hips.
- When your speed plateaus, take a break for about 45 seconds.
- Resume by attacking the transition aggressively: apply maximum force to the handlebar at the start of the downswing.
- Stop when your speed drops or your feet start to slip.
Key Takeaways
Mistakes to Avoid
- Practice speed without using any numbers.
- Tighten the path of your hands on the downhill section.
- Hit the balls one after another without pausing once you're at the table.
- Playing around with slippery bearings: the drive chain breaks.
- Trying to hit the ball that way on the course instead of keeping a smooth swing.
Driving Range Mode
Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.
- Initial shots with a 6-iron, then with a driver
- Driver shots where the left heel lifts off the ground
- A 45-second break between each segment
- Last series: strong transition offense
Your Questions
Why should you measure your speed before training?
"Because you can't feel the speed," the coach reminds us. Without starting and target numbers, it's impossible to know if a training guideline is actually helping you improve.
What is the purpose of the 45-second micro-break?
According to the video, it helps restore blood flow to the muscles being worked and revitalize the nervous system. It is used to break through a speed plateau.
What does “attack aggressively in transition” mean?
Just as the swing transitions from the upswing to the downswing, apply as much force as possible to the club. DeChambeau says this is what gives him speed every time: he feels himself float at the top, then pushes hard toward the ground.
Should you swing like that on the course?
No. The goal of these sessions is to increase your maximum speed so that you can, in part, swing quickly without feeling any effort while playing.
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