Luke Donald's Classic Closed Body Drill

It's nearly Christmas, so here's a top tip from England's superstar Luke Donald that should get you in the rhythm for the festive golf season. As Donald says it's all in the hips.

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It's all about the hips according to world number 17 Luke Donald

Here?s a good drill that prevents my hips from turning too soon.

At address I move my right foot back, as shown, so that my body is closed to the target. From here I hit a series of shots. With my hips at this angle at address there is no way that they can out-race my upper body.

This simple drill is an excellent way to get your upper and lower body working in harmony.

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