Speed control
The Fundamentals of Speed Control
A course-ready guide to speed control, with practical speed control choices explained in plain golf language.
Start before the club moves
The fundamentals of speed control begin with setup and intent. Grip pressure, posture, alignment, and ball position decide how much fixing you need later for speed control. Use stroke length, landing spot, slope, and release as the checkpoint list for The Fundamentals of Speed Control, then judge the shot by whether it moves you toward a ball finishing close enough to remove stress.
Feel, flight, finish
- Feel: describe the speed control motion in one phrase.
- Flight or roll: compare the start line with the intended target for speed control.
- Finish: hold balance long enough to learn from the miss for speed control.