This article originally appeared in the Golf ... his upward swing at the ball, and synced up his upper and lower body turns, which helped him make contact more. His average launch angle returned ...

Before you go out buying a new driver this spring, purchase some alignment sticks first, grab your smartphone and try a trio of great drills from PGA Coach Brendon Elliott.

If you want to play your best golf this year ... this causes my body to get in the way of the club path and forces me to make compensations in my swing to create space to deliver the club.

This is called a “negative sway gap” and is key for hitting down on the ball while maintaining a neutral swing path ... on all things instruction and covers amateur and women’s golf.