Golfers who struggle with the driver need to stop the club from moving too far inside on the first move. Adam Bazalgette of Scratch Golf Academy offers a fix that relies on a single mental image. According to MyGolfSpy, this week’s drill uses the idea of a laser light shining from the butt of the grip to guide the swing path. The method keeps the club on a shallower plane and prevents the over-the-top motion that causes slices.
The setup requires a specific grip change to feel the shaft against the back of the fingers. A golfer flattens the trail hand and places it in front of the shaft so the palm lines up with the clubface. This position stops the player from grabbing the club and whipping it inside too early. The drill works by forcing the arms and body to stay connected rather than letting the hands take over the movement.
Visualizing The Path
The core of the technique involves imagining a beam of light pointing from the grip butt toward the golfer. As the backswing starts, the player must feel that light point at the trail pocket or slightly behind the trail leg. According to MyGolfSpy, the majority of golfers allow that laser light to shine outward as they move the club inside while over-activating their hands. Letting the body and arms work together fixes this common error without complex gear or setup changes.
Small swings help build the feel before a golfer takes their regular grip to hit real shots. To prevent coming over the top, one must keep the club from traveling too far inside. This simple adjustment gives the player one picture to fix the swing without thinking about technical positions during the round.
Why The Feel Matters
Drills frequently appear effective until a real ball arrives, causing the old pattern to resurface. Tension or trying to copy a young player’s setup often limits hip turn and costs yardage. A slightly closed stance and a forward ball position help older players gain distance by encouraging a positive angle of attack.
Young pros like Blades Brown prove that sticking with what feels right works even if the clubs are old. Brown has utilized Callaway’s 2021 Apex MBs since age 13 and secured a PGA Tour victory at 19 while using them. The simplicity of his rationale for remaining with them is evident. “They feel so good off the face and I think they look great, too,” he said. This trust in the club face assists a player in consistently striking the center of the face.
At the 2025 American Express, Brown informed the PGA Tour that he drew inspiration from the wear marks found on Tiger Woods’ irons. He aimed to create his own mark by repeatedly finding the center of the face. The drill helps amateur golfers achieve that same center-face contact by keeping the club on the right path from the start. The post MyGolfSpy Drill Of The Week: The “Laser Light” Takeaway appeared first on MyGolfSpy.
