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Maintaining Your Finish in Golf: Paul Lambersens' Exercise

On the course, many players fail to follow through on their swing, either out of fear of committing to it or because they hold back. Paul Lambersens suggests a driving range drill and a single mindset for the course: hold the finish until the ball lands.

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What the lesson shows

As he accompanies players on the course, Paul Lambersens notices that most of them have trouble complete their swing. He sees in this a fear of committing, a lack of confidence, a fear of moving, and often an intention to lift the ball. But in golf, you have to generate movement. First exercise, at the driving range: position yourself in front of the ball, make it to the finish To identify this position, go back, and then play while trying to find it again.

Once on the course, you then need to force yourself to hold the finish until the ball comes to a stop, even if the shot is bad—and all the more reason to do so in this case. A bad swing makes it hard to hold the finish: that’s a sign you need to correct it right away. The same goes for the driving range, where you’re tempted to quickly hit another ball. The point is to have A Simple Swing Concept, which is much easier than focusing on your elbow: look at the target, start your swing, swing through, and maintain a balanced finish.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Take your stance in front of the ball.
  2. Go straight to the finish to check your position.
  3. Return to the address and hit the ball, aiming to get back into that position.
  4. On the course, look at the target and take your shot.
  5. Maintain a balanced finish until the ball has landed.

Key Takeaways

Many players don't follow through on their swing because they're afraid to commit.
Determine your finish position before swinging.
Keep the finish until the ball lands, even on a bad shot.
A finish that's hard to hold often indicates a poor swing.
A simple, clear idea is better than a technical one.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Hold the position and stop before the end of the swing.
  • Try to lift the ball, which shortens the finish.
  • Give up at the finish if you miss a shot.
  • Hitting another ball at the driving range without holding your stance.
  • Focusing on technical details instead of keeping things simple.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Move up to the finish before each ball to identify the position
  2. Finish playing until the ball falls, on every shot
  3. Immediate correction of balance when the finish is difficult to maintain

Your Questions

Why is it so hard to finish your swing on the course?

Paul Lambersens sees this as a fear of committing and moving, a hesitation in the stroke, and often an intention to lift the ball.

How long should you hold the finish?

Until the ball falls and comes to a stop—even if it's a bad shot—that's just one more reason to keep holding it.

What exercises should you do at the driving range?

Get into position in front of the ball, follow through to the finish of your swing to identify it, come back, and then play while trying to return to that position.

Why is this way of thinking effective?

Because it's simple: maintaining the finish is much easier to do than thinking about your elbow or any other technical instruction.

Learn More

All “Finish” videos →Find the lesson that's right for youAll “Practice” videos →Find the lesson that's right for you Golf pivot stall: turn left until you reach the finishComplete the pivot by turning to the left: open your left foot 20 to 30°, continue turning after impact, and control the finish with your heels aligned. Weight on the front heel: the key to a stable finishPlacing a ball under the front heel helps you learn to turn by leaning on that heel rather than pushing sideways and ending up on your toes. Same speed on the upswing and downswing: slow down your swingMove up and down at what feels like the same speed, then hold the finish position for three seconds: an imbalance at the finish indicates that your body is moving too fast. Paul LambersensAll of his lessons

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