Images from Golf Channel Academy Magazine’s swing sequence breakdown for Jason Day’s 2-iron shot.
FAVORITE MOVE No. 1: Jason is set up to hit his go-to draw. He’s bent comfortably at the knees and hips, in good posture, and ready to go. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
Textbook. The only body parts to move to this point are the hands and arms, and the club face remains pointing at the ball. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
What makes Day’s swing so efficient is that there’s no unnecessary movement. He only moves what he has to, and his head remains very steady. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
The butt end of the club points just inside the ball, not outside of the ball, which would put the club on too flat a plane. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
Jason’s hands are relatively high at the top of the backswing, a trait of many long-drive hitters since it creates more leverage (i.e., a wider arc) and speed. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
FAVORITE MOVE No. 2: At the start of the downswing, Jason increases the pressure into the ground through his right foot, another definite trait of power hitters. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
Even from behind, you start to see the top of Jason’s spine and his torso tilt away from the target, creating a higher ball flight. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
There’s no holding back here - the hips have started to clear and extend, which is a very powerful move, and the hands have unhinged completely. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
