Jordan Spieth’s natural shot shape is a high, sweeping draw. It has served him well throughout his career, but most club golfers tend to find it a far more difficult shape to master.
With 13 PGA Tour wins and three major titles to his name, the American has put together an impressive CV over the past decade.
The 32-year-old’s creativity is often praised, but his standard shot shape remains a right-to-left ball flight.
Now you can try out some of those skills for yourself by following some key advice from the three-time major champion.
Jordan Spieth shares simple tip for amateurs wanting to hit a high draw
Spieth believes the key to hitting a high draw is shortening your swing, which helps you stay aggressive through impact.
Speaking during a Titleist shotmaking instructional video, the Dallas native broke down how he approaches hitting a high draw with his irons.
“I’ve got to take a little bit off, so I’m going to do that by using a three-quarter motion. Then I’m going to try to be just as aggressive into the ball as I would be on a full one [swing].
“Swing speed will drop down because my range of motion is shorter.
“What I’ll be doing to hit it high then is, I’m actually letting a little bit of this deloft out. But I’m doing it late.
“I’m not trying to throw it out of here, which is a big left thing. I’m bringing it in still with a lean (forward lean), and then I’m just letting that loft to catch up ever so slightly.
“That face stability will still be there, because it’s already done ahead of time.
“You know, it hung about five yards right; which is, honestly, what I was explaining. If anything, it has draw spin, it’s working towards the hole, and it never crosses over the hole.
“If you start training that way, it’s so much easier to play the game, because you’re missing on the fat parts of the greens,” Spieth concluded.
Pros and cons of hitting a draw versus a fade
Many amateur golfers would love to consistently hit a high draw with both their driver and irons.
There are clear advantages to being able to pull off that shot.
A draw can help you gain extra distance, especially with the driver, but it does come with a trade-off: controlling a draw is generally harder than managing a fade.
A fade typically lands softer and stops more quickly, which can help you avoid rolling into trouble compared to those who play with a draw spin.
The real step forward comes when you can shape the ball both ways. If you are aiming for single-figure handicap territory, that skill becomes increasingly valuable.
It is fine to rely on your natural shape most of the time, but there will be situations where you need to go the other way.
Mastering both shapes takes time and effort. If you are still in the mid-to-high handicap range, it is probably best to get comfortable with one shot shape before trying to add another.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
