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Min Woo Lee's Warm-Up at the Driving Range, Step by Step

Min Woo Lee demonstrates his entire pre-tournament warm-up routine: two to three minutes of resistance band exercises, a few wedge shots to get his feel back, and then a walk-up with three different swing lengths. He also explains how he adjusts his aim based on how the ball is behaving that day.

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What the lesson shows

Before taking a shot, Min Woo Lee passes two to three minutes with resistance bands, a method passed down from Ramsay McMaster, a leading figure in Australian golf conditioning. The goal is to engage the muscles and replicate the movement: rotating the torso without rushing. It addresses two flaws: with long clubs, he leans back and ends up with a “chicken wing” swing; so he wants to put more weight on the left leg to cover the ball. He also wants to Keep your right shoulder up: As soon as she swings down, the club goes under the ball and she misses the shot. She then picks up a sand wedge to get that feel back, without striving for perfection.

He packs his bag (sand wedge, pitching wedge, 8-iron, 6-iron, 4-iron, mini driver, driver) with three amplitudes: three-quarters (about 9 o’clock), 10 o’clock, and full. His full swing remains short; that’s his way of hitting about 5 yards less at each stage—others shorten their grip. He recommends measuring your true average distances, without factoring in your best shot. He plays a slight draw with his irons and a fade with his driver. His rule—which he credits to Tiger—is to never curve the ball too much. If he sees on the driving range that his draw only curves one or two meters, he aims less to the right on the course. He also works on a slower-speed shot, which is useful when playing into the wind, and finishes up by hydrating and having a snack.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Do two to three minutes of slow swinging movements with a resistance band, rotating your torso as you go.
  2. Focus on putting your weight on your left leg and keeping your right shoulder up.
  3. Grab a sand wedge and hit a few balls to get that feel back—without worrying about perfection.
  4. Arrange the bag in this order: pitching wedge, 8-iron, 6-iron, 4-iron, then woods and driver.
  5. With each iron, hit three different swings (three-quarters, 10 o'clock, full) and record the distances.
  6. Note how much your ball curves that day and adjust your aim accordingly.
  7. Take one or two slow strokes, then have a drink and a light snack before heading out.

Key Takeaways

Two to three minutes of resistance band exercises to warm up before hitting the bag.
With long clubs, he tries to put more weight on his left leg to cover the ball.
Keep your right shoulder high in the downswing; otherwise, the club will go underneath it.
Three swing amplitudes with the wedges and irons: three-quarters (9 o'clock), 10 o'clock, full.
Never curve the ball too much, whether it's a draw or a fade.
The driving range swing is used to gauge the effect of the day and adjust your aim.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Keep your best shot in mind as a reference distance.
  • Let your right shoulder drop downward.
  • Step back onto your right foot when using long clubs.
  • Curving the ball too much during practice and on the course.
  • Hitting too many balls in a row at the driving range—something Min Woo Lee avoids when he's feeling good.
  • Going out to play on an empty stomach or without drinking anything.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Two to three minutes of resistance band exercises or slow rotational swings
  2. Wedges to help you regain the sensation of a high, straight shoulder
  3. Three amplitudes per iron, distances recorded
  4. A low-speed shot and a look at today's spin

Your Questions

What are Min Woo Lee's rubber bands used for?

To activate his muscles and rehearse his move in two to three minutes. He uses it to load his left leg better and keep his right shoulder high in the downswing.

What are his three swing amplitudes?

A three-quarter swing (about 9 o'clock), a 10 o'clock swing, and a full swing. He points out that his reference points actually extend a little further than he feels, and that his full swing is still a bit short.

How does he adjust his aim after warming up?

He checks how much the ball curves that day. If his draw only curves by one or two meters, he aims a little less to the right on the course.

Why is he using a mini driver?

This is the club he uses to hit a draw off the tee—it’s easier to square up than a 3-wood and flies almost as far as a driver. With the driver, he tends to hit a fade by aiming toward the left.

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