Alright, let’s talk about Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Deere Classic. You know, I’ve been messing around with some golf swing analysis stuff lately, and Scheffler’s game is just fascinating to break down.
First thing’s first: I watched a ton of footage. I mean, hours. I started by grabbing clips from YouTube, official PGA Tour highlights, anything I could get my hands on. Then I loaded them into this little swing analyzer app I found online – it’s nothing fancy, but it lets me slow things down and draw some lines.
I was particularly interested in his takeaway. You see so many guys get steep right off the bat, but Scheffler keeps it wide and shallow for what feels like forever. It’s almost textbook. I tried to mimic it myself, hitting balls into a net in my backyard. Let me tell you, it’s not as easy as it looks! I kept wanting to yank the club inside.
Next, I focused on his transition. This is where things get a little wild. He gets into a really deep squat, almost like he’s sitting down in a chair. It’s crazy how much lower he gets than most guys. So, naturally, I tried that too. I felt like I was going to fall over! My knees were screaming. I realized quickly that you need serious strength and flexibility to pull that off without hurting yourself. I scaled it back a bit, focusing on just getting a little lower and feeling the weight shift into my heels.
Then, the downswing. The thing that stands out is how much he rotates his hips. He clears them out of the way like a boss, which gives him so much room to fire the club through. I’ve been working on hip rotation for ages, and I still feel like I’m stuck. So, I did some drills – you know, the ones where you put an alignment stick across your hips and try to rotate without letting it move too much. It helped a little, but I definitely need to keep working on it.
Impact was key. Watched a lot of slow motion shots. The way his hands lead and how solid the strike looked was amazing. I tried to replicate that feeling of compression by really focusing on keeping my wrists firm through impact. Some success, some shanks. The journey continues.
Finally, I looked at his finish. He gets all the way through the ball, with his belt buckle facing the target. It’s a sign that he’s really committed to the shot. I sometimes chicken out a little bit at the end, so I made a conscious effort to swing all the way through, even if I felt like I was going to lose my balance.
- Watched tons of videos
- Analyzed swing with software
- Focused on takeaway
- Mimicked transition
- Practiced downswing
- Studied impact
- Perfected finish
The Results? Well, I’m not Scottie Scheffler (obviously!). My swing feels a little bit more connected, and I’m hitting the ball a little bit farther. Most important, I have a better understanding of what I need to work on. This is not a quick fix, but it’s fun to try and implement parts of a pro’s swing into your own!
Final Thoughts
Look, I’m just a weekend warrior, but analyzing Scheffler’s swing has been a really interesting exercise. It’s helped me to see my own flaws more clearly, and it’s given me some new ideas to work on. Maybe next time you watch him play, you can look a little closer and see if you can pick up a few things too.
