Okay, so yesterday was all about trying to figure out this whole “Sarah Scheffler golf” thing. I saw the name floating around online, and figured, why not see what’s the buzz about?
First thing I did, naturally, was hit up YouTube. Started digging around for videos. Found a few clips of her swing, some interviews, the usual stuff. Immediately noticed she’s got a super clean, effortless motion. That’s what caught my eye.
Then, I decided I wanted to try and emulate some of her swing mechanics. I went down to the driving range with a few things in mind:
- Tempo: Her tempo is ridiculously smooth. I wanted to see if I could slow mine down and get that same kind of rhythm.
- Width: She keeps her arms extended in the backswing, creating a wide arc. I tend to get a little narrow, so I focused on pushing my arms away from my body.
- Finish: Nice high finish, fully rotated. I often cut my finish short, so I really made an effort to get all the way through the ball.
Let me tell you, it felt awkward at first. Slowing down my swing felt like I was moving in slow motion. Keeping my arms wide made my muscles ache. But I stuck with it, hitting ball after ball.
I recorded my swing on my phone to compare it to hers. Not even close, obviously! But I could see small improvements. My tempo was a little better, and my finish was a bit higher.
After about an hour, I was starting to get the hang of it. I wasn’t hitting the ball perfectly, but my swing felt more controlled and efficient. I even hit a few shots that felt really solid.
But here’s the thing I learned. It’s not just about copying someone else’s swing. It’s about understanding the principles behind it and applying them to your own game. I can’t magically transform into Sarah Scheffler, but I can learn from her and use what I learn to improve my own swing.
I also spent some time practicing my short game. Her touch around the greens is amazing. I focused on my chipping, trying to get the ball to check up and stop quickly. Again, it was all about feel and control.
Bottom line: Trying to incorporate elements of Sarah Scheffler’s game into my own was a fun and challenging experience. It reminded me that there’s always room for improvement, and that even small changes can make a big difference. I definitely have some things to work on, but I’m excited to see where this journey takes me.
Next steps? More practice! I’m planning on hitting the range again this weekend to continue working on my tempo and width. And I’ll definitely be watching more Sarah Scheffler videos for inspiration.
