Bryson DeChambeau’s ‘crazy’ drill which can help amateur players hit a golf ball like the ‘best in the world’

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Bryson DeChambeau has disclosed a “crazy” drill he uses which can help amateur players hit a golf ball out the centre of the club more often.

A huge reason why high-handicap players struggle to shave shots off their score centres around the consistency of strike. Too often, approach shots are caught heavy or thin, and tee shots are hit from the toe or heel of the driver.

In order to improve, ensuring the ball travels the desired distance consistently is an absolute must. DeChambeau, as the golfing world knows, is never afraid to experiment when practicing, and the LIV Golf star believes hitting shots with closed eyes could lead to improvement.

Bryson DeChambeau’s ‘crazy’ driving range drill

In a social media clip, DeChambeau revealed that he sometimes hits balls with his eyes closed to better gauge the position of his club face.

“A drill that’s very helpful for learning where the club is in space. This may sound crazy is that fact you’ve got to learn to hit the golf ball with your eyes closed,” DeChambeau said.

“Make sure you’re in a safe environment. The most important thing you can do is to know where the centre of that club is at all times with your eyes closed. If you can do that, you’re on a pathway to the best in the world. It’s what the best in the world can do. It’s a bit psychotic, but what else is new with me.”

In addition to this hint, DeChambeau has also offered advice on how to avoid three putts and make more putts from inside five feet.

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How important is strike when looking to lower a handicap?

There’s no doubt that strike is one of the most critical aspects for any golfer looking to lower their handicap – and the stats back this up.

Firstly, off the tee, higher handicap players are usually a long way further back in the fairway. A 20-handicap player averages 213 yards off the tee with an accuracy of 41% compared to a scratch player who averages 259 yards with an accuracy of 51%.

The stats above for the higher handicap golfer tell us two things. First, the lack of distance indicates that the middle of the club isn’t being hit too often. Second, toe and heel strikes occur because of the 41% accuracy rate.

What’s more, scratch handicap players average 44ft in proximity to the hole with all their approaches, compared to 85ft for 20 handicappers. As DeChambeau mentions, looking to dial in those figures thanks to an improved strike and control of the face could lead to numbers being quickly shaved off a score.