The Runway Drill

Improve Your Center Contact and Swing Path

Sticks: 2
Config: Together
Focus: Full Swing

Drill Objective

This drill uses the pathpal and two alignment sticks to create a "runway," providing a visual guide and immediate feedback to help you hit the center of the club face and straighten your swing path

Set-Up

  1. Set up the pathpal training aid with two alignment sticks to create a "runway" for your golf club
  2. The sticks should be positioned to allow the club to swing through the middle of the "runway"
  3. The width of the runway can be adjusted to make the drill easier or more challenging

Instructions

  1. Take practice swings, aiming to land the club in the center of the sticks
  2. If you hit the inner stick, it means your swing is too much from the inside
  3. If you hit the outer stick, it indicates that your swing is too much from the outside
  4. Continue practicing until you can consistently swing through the center of the "runway," which will help you improve your swing path and contact

Benefits

Improved Club Path
Consistent chipping
Improves contact
Reduce Toe Misses
Reduce Heel Misses
Grayson Zacker
Grayson Zacker
Director of Instruction, Lead Master Instructor
Jim McLean Golf SChool
  • 2015, 2024: SFPGA Southern Chapter Teacher of the Year
  • 5: Times recognized as Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America
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