Learn to Transition Your Weight by “Dropping Your Club” in this Drill

Ed Oldham illustrates a drill to help you with your weight transition for any kind of golf shot.

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A fundamental aspect of the golf swing is the weight transfer between your back foot and front foot. This transition should occur as your start your downswing whether chipping, pitching, or on a full swing. Additionally, a good transition can be harder to correct or maintain the older you get as you lose flexibility and mobility.

As PGA Master Professional and 2015 CAGGY Award WInning Instructor Ed Oldham explains below, one key to a solid swing is getting your weight all the way over to your left side (for a right-handed golfer) at the moment of impact.

In this video, Ed illustrates an easy drill you can use to ensure that your weight transitions. All you need is a second club!

It may look very simplistic, but try this drill the next time you're on the range, in the backyard, or even in your living room (NOTE: We are not responsible for any damage inside of your home). This well help you feel the exact moment your weight transitions. You may be surprised by the results.

Ed Oldham is the Head Golf Professional at The Ranch Country Club in Westminster, Colorado. You can follow him on Twitter at @edoldhamgolf.

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