Golf IQ 5 anti-steep drills we love
Nov 14, 2025
In this engaging discussion, guest Will Irwin, Golf Digest's social media editor and scratch golfer, shares his top five anti-steep drills to enhance your swing. He explains the Thumbs-Up Drill for preserving lag and the Figure-of-Eight Drill to help prevent over-the-top slices. Will reveals the Wall-Drag Drill to teach proper hand positioning on the downswing and offers insights on the Choke-Down Drill to avoid early extension. Plus, discover the Right-Hand-Softness Drill to achieve a shallower release, all emphasizing the importance of consistent practice and commitment.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Will's New Social Account
- Will Irwin created a new social account to share unused golf content from events he attends.
- He started posting because he had a backlog of useful clips sitting unseen on his phone.
Thumbs-Up For Better Lag
- Keep your thumbs pointing to the sky through the swing to maintain lag and avoid rolling the wrists early.
- Hold that feeling on the downswing to stop casting and preserve club path and impact position.
Figure-Of-Eight To Shallow Out
- Use Lee Trevino's figure-of-eight feel to drop the club inside and shallow your downswing.
- Practice the exaggerated loop to train an inside-to-out path and reduce over-the-top slices.