Four key lessons amateurs can learn from Scottie Scheffler’s swing to lower scores

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There’s a lot the average golfer can pick up just by watching Scottie Scheffler’s approach to the game.

His swing doesn’t fit the traditional mould, and it’s not something you’d typically see being taught in lessons either.

But there are four specific aspects of his technique that make him so reliable, and each one is something you can practise and build into your own game over time.

Scheffler has pointed out that many amateurs are held back by limited flexibility, which affects their ability to swing freely.

Improving flexibility through regular stretching can help, but there are plenty of other adjustments that can also make a big difference. Scheffler has been a dominant force on tour recently, but what exactly sets him apart from the rest?

The answer isn’t down to one single factor – it’s really a combination of things working together.

Four elements from Scheffler’s swing that amateurs can pick up

Scottie Scheffler’s swing is one that golf fans and amateur golfers alike can learn so much from.

Firstly, just like Jack Nicklaus, he keeps his hands at the same height at the top of his backswing and finish. This helps him maintain a consistent club plane throughout the swing, which explains why he’s so accurate with both driver and irons.

The second thing we can all learn from Scheffler is the position of his head at impact. His chin points behind the ball, rather than in front of it and that means he’s not turning through the shot too early.

A third point to take away is how Scheffler never allows his clubface to flip over. He holds it square for as long as possible, which you can feel by keeping a gap between your left and right forearms after impact. If you tend to roll your forearms over during impact, controlling the clubface might be an issue for you.

Finally, there’s something about how he uses his feet that stands out. Watching slow-motion footage of his swing shows that his feet don’t move until after impact. This gives him stability during the swing while shifting afterwards helps reduce tension on his lower back and hips.

Gary Player once praised Scottie Scheffler’s swing

Gary Player has never been shy about offering criticism to the current generation of players. However, back in 2024, he had a much more positive take on Scheffler’s game. He said: “I think Scottie Scheffler has got ‘it’, he has ‘it’.

“This guy, he is phenomenal. Everybody talks about his swing, I think he’s got a great swing. His backswing is perfect and his downswing he gets all his weight to the left side, he slides a bit, but so what? It’s no beauty contest.”

The movement of his feet after impact helps him move into his left side, which generates extra power and lets him finish the swing properly.

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While some coaches might advise against trying to copy everything about Scheffler’s style, there’s still plenty that amateurs can pick up from watching him play. Progress always takes time and commitment—just like anything else worth doing.