Kerrod Gray Golf Coaching

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Ever wonder why some golfers look so smooth in their backswing while others seem stiff and restricted? 🏌️

The secret lies in your knees — but not in the way most people think.

Many golfers try to keep their knees locked in place during the backswing, creating a rigid, mechanical motion.

This causes two major problems:
⚪ Excessive upper body tilt
⚪ Limited rotation
⚪ Loss of power and control

Here’s the simple fix:
✅ Start with a slight tilt of your pelvis at address
✅ Allow your back knee to naturally straighten during rotation
✅ Let your front knee flex slightly as you turn

Think of your knees like shock absorbers — they need to move freely to maintain balance and stability. 🎯

The magic happens when your knees work in harmony with your rotation, keeping your head stable and your swing fluid.

Remember: We’re not forcing anything — just letting the body move naturally through the turn. ⛳

Comment PURE and I’ll send you my #1 drill for instantly better level ball striking Most golfers set up with a grip that’s quietly costing them power and clean contact. If the back of your lead hand is facing the target, your grip is too weak. It feels neutral, but it isn’t. Here’s what to do instead: ✅ Place the heel pad of your hand on the grip before your fingers ✅ Feel like you’re pressing a big stop button downward ✅ Check the logo of the glove is not facing at your target 📩 Send this to someone who never fixes their grip

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Ever wonder why some golfers improve quickly while others plateau? 🎯

Most players just mindlessly hit balls at the range — hoping something clicks.

The secret to real improvement? Purposeful practice with instant feedback.

Here’s how top performers train differently:
⚪ They measure every shot’s outcome
⚪ They create game-like pressure
⚪ They focus on outcome drills, not just technique

The magic happens when you bring this mindset to every practice session.

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Ever wonder why you keep hitting those weak shots behind the ball? 🤔

The culprit: Getting stuck on your back foot during impact.

This simple weight transfer drill changes everything — and most golfers do it wrong.

Your lead hip needs to stay lower in transition
✅ Start with small practice swings at 50% speed
✅ Feel your lead hip lowering toward the target
✅ Let your weight naturally flow forward as you turn

This creates the perfect sequence:
⚪ Natural weight transfer
⚪ Cleaner ball contact
⚪ More power through impact

Most golfers try to force the weight forward — that’s exactly what causes the problem.

Let the hip drop guide you. The rest follows naturally. ⛳️

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Ever wonder why your driver setup feels awkward? The secret lies in treating it differently from your irons 🏌️

Most golfers make the mistake of using their iron setup for driver — then wonder why they can’t get the ball in the air.

Here’s why: With irons, you hit DOWN. With driver, you hit UP.

The proper driver setup is simpler than you think:
✅ Hold the club with your lead hand only, arms extended
✅ Add your trail hand naturally
✅ Bend from your hips to address the ball
⚪ Ball position: Forward of center, aligned with lead heel
⚪ Weight distribution: 50/50

Think of it like building a house — you need a different foundation for different structures 🎯

The magic happens when you let your setup match the club’s design, not force one setup for all clubs.

Remember: Different clubs = Different impact positions = Different setups

Save this setup secret for your next driver range session - it’ll help you find the perfect ball position every time 📌

Comment TRANSFORM and I’ll send you the drill that fixes this from the very start of your backswing 👇 Most golfers ruin their swing before it even gets going. The club goes around the body, the wrists cup or bow, and the face is already in a bad position before you’ve even reached hip height. Here’s what needs to happen instead: ✅ As the club reaches parallel to the ground, your front wrist moves from cupped to flat ✅ Your back wrist moves up on roughly a 45 degree angle ✅ This keeps the face controlled and sets you up for a much better strike Get the takeaway right and the rest of the swing has a chance. 📩 Send this to someone who always starts their swing off track

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Ever wonder why your left arm breaks down in your backswing? The real cause might surprise you 🏌️

Most golfers blame their arms — but here’s the truth: It’s actually your body sequencing that’s the culprit.

Think of your swing like a dance — when your partner is out of sync, you step on each other’s toes.

The same happens in your golf swing. When your body doesn’t move properly, your arms have no choice but to compensate.

Here’s what’s really happening:
⚪ Your body rotation isn’t matching your arm swing
⚪ Arms get “stuck” trying to complete the backswing
⚪ This forces your lead arm to bend unnaturally

The solution is simpler than you think:
✅ Start with small, synchronized practice swings
✅ Feel your chest and arms moving together as one unit
✅ Keep your tempo smooth and controlled

Remember: A straight lead arm is the result of good sequencing — not the other way around. 🎯

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Ever wonder why some chip shots roll perfectly while others bounce and check?

The secret lies in matching your club selection and swing length to your target 🎯

Think of chipping like a pendulum clock — back and through with perfect rhythm.

For those delicate shots near the green, less is more:
✅ Keep your backswing and follow-through equal length
✅ Let the club do the work

The magic happens in the simplicity:

Club selection matters too ⛳
⚪ 9-iron: Higher flight, softer landing
⚪ 7-iron: Lower flight, more roll
⚪ Choose based on the green ahead