Learn from Jason Day

Jason Day is one of my favourite players to watch. 

Let’s take a look at Jason in four different aspects of the game: driving, bunker play, putting, and iron play. The aim is to pick one component within his technique that will help contribute to you improving your own game. 

• Rory’s power moves

• Perfect your hip rotation

Remember: whilst it is always good to learn from the likes of Jason, it is important to understand that we are all built different and, therefore, swing differently. As the saying goes: one size doesn’t fit all.

Sometimes less is more

How would you like to hit the golf ball further? The key is to remember that, in actual fact, that ‘less is more’. Jason Day is certainly no slouch off the tee. 

However, notice at the top of the backswing the club is just short of parallel and his shoulders have fully turned 90 degrees. This gives him maximum power and control.

Keep a quiet lower half

Bunkers can be the nemesis for many – but the secret to better bunker play lies in this picture. Notice how Jason keeps his lower body quiet and the club continually accelerates through impact. 

It is very important that you allow the natural loft of the club to lift the ball out of the bunker and avoid trying to scoop the ball out.

Commit, then execute

On the greens, Jason invariably looks to read the putt from both sides of the hole to form a conclusion of the speed and break of the putt. 

After that he addresses the ball and commits to his decision and execution. This is a simple and effective process to becoming a more decisive putter on the green.

Keep your feet balanced 

Hitting greens is key to lowering your scores. Sharpen that up and you’re on the right road. Here, notice how balanced Jason’s footwork is. There’s no sign of him falling back onto his right foot. 

• Learn the power fundamentals

• Improve your ball striking

If the body is in balance, the more likely you are to be in control of the strike and flight, which is key to better distance control.