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Driver Stance: Scottie Scheffler's Method

Scottie Scheffler's swing is the talk of the town, especially his footwork. In this short TaylorMade video, he explains that he doesn't overcomplicate things: he swings his own way, but starts from a solid foundation at address. He breaks down what he does with the driver—but not with his other clubs.

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Scottie Scheffler · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

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What the lesson shows

Scottie Scheffler admits that his swing isn't not very orthodox. For him, playing his own swing is important, but The fundamentals are just as important. He starts by making sure his grip is correct, then looks for a solid stance: when using the driver, his footing is a little wider than shoulder width, and he tightens them as the club gets shorter, down to a 7-iron or a pitching wedge.

The key feature of the driver is its loft. Starting from an upright position, it shift your hip slightly to give the upper body a slight tilt. The reason is simple: with a 7-iron, he hits the ball on the downswing, whereas’With the driver, he hits it almost as he's coming up. Once he's set up at address, all he thinks about is executing his swing.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Check your grip before taking your position.
  2. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Stand up straight, then shift your hips slightly to tilt your upper body forward a little.
  4. Keep in mind that with a driver, you hit the ball on the way up, not on the way down like with a 7-iron.
  5. Once you've established your stance at address, just take your swing without overcomplicating it.

Key Takeaways

Scottie Scheffler executes his swing, but he does so based on solid fundamentals.
First, he checks his grip.
When using a driver, his stance is slightly wider than his shoulders.
The shorter the club, the closer together its grips are.
A slight shift of the hips tilts the upper body forward, causing the driver to be struck on the upswing.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Keep the same stance width from the driver to the wedge.
  • Take your stance with the driver as you would with a 7-iron, without leaning your upper body forward.
  • Copying an unorthodox swing without paying attention to the fundamentals of the address.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Check the grip before each set
  2. Driver setup: Keep your feet wide apart and shift your hips slightly to one side
  3. Alternate between the No. 7 iron and the driver, adjusting the width of your stance

Your Questions

What is Scottie Scheffler's grip width with the driver?

A little more than shoulder-width apart. He narrows his stance as the club gets shorter.

Why does he lean forward when using the driver?

That's because with the driver, he hits the ball almost as he's moving upward, whereas with the 7-iron, he hits it as he's moving downward. He creates this angle by shifting his hips slightly.

Should you copy someone else's swing?

Scheffler himself says that his swing is unorthodox. He emphasizes the importance of the fundamentals, starting with the grip and at address.

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