Guide · data from 2026-11-07
The most recommended golf drills (according to golfers)
How we ranked these drills
Drills are easy to find and hard to choose between. GolfVotes ranks drills by how many golfers independently recommended the video on Reddit when somebody asked how to fix a swing fault.
The 15 most recommended drills
- Justin Rose shares his feel vs. real swing drill by PGA Tour – Helps with an over-the-top move, by improving hand path and sequencing in transition. Recommended by 86 golfers; 9 say it fixed their problem.
- The "Faldo" Pre-Set Drill - Perfect Top of Backswing Position and More... by RollYourRock – Helps with finding a good top-of-backswing position with proper depth and turn. Recommended by 59 golfers; 10 say it fixed their problem.
- Best Tiger Woods Golf Swing Drill by TigerWoodsTV – Helps with early extension, by creating space and moving the hips properly in the downswing. Recommended by 34 golfers; 3 say it fixed their problem.
- Best ROTATION DRILL for your Backswing and Downswing - It's super SIMPLE! by Danny Maude – Helps with hip turn and weight transfer, especially for armsy swingers. Recommended by 32 golfers; 2 say it fixed their problem.
- PERFECT GOLF SWING TAKEAWAY DRILL by Danny Maude – Helps with an inside takeaway that leads to an over-the-top move, by leading with the shoulders. Recommended by 31 golfers; 1 say it fixed their problem.
- No Turn Cast Swing Drill by Monte Scheinblum – Helps with casting, by teaching you to feel wrist hinge; it also helps with an overswing. Recommended by 30 golfers; 4 say it fixed their problem.
- Simple Drill for a PERFECT TAKEAWAY & WRIST HINGE by Porzak Golf – Helps with takeaway and wrist hinge, built on solid setup fundamentals. Recommended by 30 golfers; 3 say it fixed their problem.
- Best TAKEAWAY Drill Ever! by Porzak Golf – Helps with an inside takeaway, using a step to keep lag. Recommended by 27 golfers; 2 say it fixed their problem.
- Synchronize Your Golf Swing with the Step Drill by Titleist Tips – Helps with timing of weight shift and rotation, so the body leads the downswing. Recommended by 25 golfers; 1 say it fixed their problem.
- Fix Early Extension FAST | Simple Method by Eric Cogorno Golf – Helps with early extension, by keeping the hips back through the swing. Recommended by 22 golfers; 3 say it fixed their problem.
- The Towel Drill for backswing arm position by GOLFTEC – Helps with a disconnected backswing, by keeping the arms close to the body; it also works as a warm-up. Recommended by 21 golfers; 2 say it fixed their problem.
- HOW TO STOP THE REVERSE PIVOT IN THE BACKSWING by ChrisRyanGolf – Helps with the reverse pivot, with a drill to stop it in the backswing. Recommended by 20 golfers; none have yet reported a fix, but golfers still pass it on.
- How to Stay In Posture | The Wall Drill by Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard – Helps with losing posture through the swing; it also helps shorten an overlong backswing. Recommended by 18 golfers; 3 say it fixed their problem.
- Tiger Woods Squat Drill / The Cure for Early Extension (Swing Killer #1) by RollYourRock – Helps with early extension, by clearing the hips and pushing off the trail foot. Recommended by 18 golfers; 2 say it fixed their problem.
- [TOUR LIKE BACKSWING] Move Your Right Arm Like THIS by Athletic Motion Golf – Helps with a disconnected trail arm in the backswing, with drills for a tour-like move. Recommended by 16 golfers; 1 say it fixed their problem.
Which drill should you start with?
The list leans heavily toward the takeaway, transition and hips, which is where many amateurs lose their swing. If your ball starts left and curves right, begin with the over-the-top and takeaway drills. If you stand up through impact or hit thin shots, try one of the early extension drills. If you lack lag or power, start with the cast drill and the step drill.
Whichever you choose, do it slowly and check it on video. Carry the feel into real shots, and browse the problem pages for videos matched to your fault.