Ball striking is the foundation of every solid golf shot — yet it’s also one of the first skills to go astray when your swing breaks down.
PGA and LPGA Professional Cathy Kim shares her favourite drills to help recreational golfers sharpen their contact, improve their consistency, and build the confidence to take those strikes from the range to the course.
Key Takeaways
- Strike starts at setup – Cathy emphasises how small adjustments in posture and ball position can make the difference between a thin strike and crisp contact.
- Feel the ground – to deliver the club consistently, she encourages players to stay connected to the turf, using the ground for stability and rhythm rather than over-relying on hand action.
- Drills with purpose – Cathy demonstrates practical drills that help players “find the middle of the clubface,” giving instant feedback on whether the strike is clean or off-centre.
- Break bad habits – many golfers unknowingly flip their wrists or lift their body through impact; Cathy’s tips help eliminate these habits and create a more repeatable motion.
- Consistency over power – she reminds players that solid, centred contact produces better results than chasing distance with a poor strike.
Next time you’re at the range, try Cathy Kim’s drills and focus on centred contact rather than distance. For more expert advice from Cathy and other leading instructors, subscribe to Women & Golf and start enjoying more reliable ball striking in your own game.