Golf IQ The best swings that you should copy with Matt Wallace (Part 2)
Jan 15, 2026
Professional golfer Matt Wallace, known for his exceptional ball striking and wedge play, shares his expertise on how amateurs can improve their game. He encourages golfers to learn from women’s golf for more reliable swing models. Wallace discusses the balance between launch and spin with drivers, highlighting the importance of comfort in spin ranges. He also emphasizes mastering chipping with focused practice and strategic course management, urging amateurs to aim for the center of greens and consider club selection for consistent play.
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Watch The Women's Game For Repeatable Swings
- Matt Wallace recommends amateur golfers study the women's game for cleaner, more repeatable ball-striking at realistic speeds.
- He says women's swings offer traditional, high-quality direction and are easier for amateurs to copy than many men's tour swings.
High Launch With Spin Can Beat Low-Spin Hype
- Wallace prefers higher spin with a good launch for consistency, not the low-spin 'north star' many amateurs chase.
- He tailors launch and spin to control and course strategy instead of always minimizing spin for raw distance.
Playing With Rory: Launch Changing Mastery
- Wallace recounts playing with Rory and seeing Rory change launch aggressively to gain 10–15 yards.
- He called Rory's ability to alter dynamics and still control the ball 'genius' and not something he routinely copies.