Shot Shaping and Ball Patterns | GG SwingTips | with George Gankas

The Problem

Shot Shaping is essential to the scrambling and imagination element of the game. To be a great player You must understand how to hit high draws, low punch cuts, mid flighted shots, and dozens of other speciality shots. Executing these shots correctly can shave strokes of you game instantly. Shot Shaping is crucial to getting yourself out of a difficult golf scenario.

The Solution

The solution to creating a good shot pattern is swinging on a good swing plane. From that point, an understanding of ball flight laws and clubface control will be crucial for overall execution of shot shaping. Education on path and face angle will result in maintaining a permanent solution for Shot Shaping.

The Fix

For a lasting solution to control shot shaping, use this drill with chalk to work on emulating a proper body motion that will promote a desired path and face angle. This will allow you to create curve in the shot.