Tempo is one of those elements in the golf swing that every player feels—but not every player trains. If your rhythm is off, your sequencing breaks down. When your sequencing breaks down, the swing loses power, timing, and ball-striking quality.
For this week’s Tempo Tuesday, Coach Joey D and Coach Josh McCumber walk you through a simple, highly effective drill that reinforces proper tempo using nothing more than your golf club.
Great tempo isn’t about swinging slow—it’s about swinging in sequence. When the backswing, lower body, chest, and shoulders work together in proper rhythm, the club delivers more consistent contact and better energy transfer into the ball.
This drill emphasizes:
Smooth loading of the backswing
Balanced footwork
Proper sequencing from the ground up
Finishing the swing with stability and direction
It’s the foundation of a repeatable golf swing.
Many golfers have seen or tried the classic feet-together drill, but today we’re taking a slightly refined approach.
Here’s how to do it correctly:
Stand tall, feet touching or nearly touching. This narrows your base and forces your body to sequence efficiently.
Focus on loading into the backswing. Don’t rush it.
Feel the club travel back with your chest and shoulders working together.
Before stepping, create awareness of pressure in your trail side.
Good tempo starts with good ground connection.
As you begin your transition, step toward the target and allow the lower body to lead the downswing.
Let the upper body follow in sequence.
Finish the swing fully and balanced facing the target.
This entire motion should feel fluid—not forced. It trains your rhythm, teaches proper sequencing, and helps eliminate rushing from the top of the swing.
The combination of narrowing the stance, loading the backswing, and stepping through reinforces the natural flow of energy in a great golf swing. It helps:
Improve balance
Promote better lower-body initiation
Reduce “quick from the top” tendencies
Build a more athletic, repeatable tempo
You can use this drill during warm-ups, between shots on the range, or even at home with no ball.
For golfers who want structured programming, complete video series, and coaching directly from Coach Joey D and Coach Josh McCumber, the Hit It Great app has everything you need.
Dynamic warm-ups, mobility work, power training, sequencing drills—it’s all there.
Tempo is just one piece of the performance puzzle. Let us help you build the rest.