Trent Wearner’s Hockey Puck Drill for Shot Shaping

Hockey season is upon us... but that doesn't mean golf is in the rearview mirror just yet. Try this hockey puck drill for shot shaping from Trent Wearner!

Trent Wearner’s Hockey Puck Drill for Shot Shaping

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The weather is getting colder, the Avs hit the ice for training camp, & hockey season is upon us… but that doesn’t mean golf is in the rearview mirror just yet.


We all felt it this weekend. The days of 95 and scorching sun are gone, and so is the summer. You broke out your rain gear for the first time in months and maybe even wore a beanie (or toque for those of you from the Great White North) on the course. And, for just a minute, your thoughts drifted from the putting green to the skating rink… and then you sliced your next shot 60 yards right of the fairway. In all honesty, in that weather we can’t blame you though for thinking hockey season is upon us and contemplating how good (or more realistically, not-so-good) the Avalanche will be this year. But, just as soon those thoughts completely derailed your game, you asked Siri what the weather looks like for this week— and she answered your golf prayers with 75 and sunny forecasts.

Back to that aforementioned slice. Since it’s clear we have PLENTY of beautiful golf weather still ahead of us in the Mile High area, we should straighten that out. Shot shaping is key to managing your way around any golf course, and it all starts with how the clubface interacts with the ball at the point of contact. Award-winning PGA Instructor, Trent Wearner, teamed up with the guys at NBC Golf’s Golf Academy for a drill that’s perfect for hock— erm, golf season— and provides a great visual reference to help you control your shot shaping. You can try this drill anywhere, be it on the range or in the living room to help you see how the clubface needs to either cut across or cover the golf ball dependent on your preferred shot shape.

Take a look below and try Trent’s drill today!

Trent’s Hockey Puck Drill for Shot Shaping:

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