I recently brought together two of my favorite tour players, Rafael Campos and Ty Gingerich, for a performance session that blends golf instruction, fitness, and strategy. While Rafael competes on the PGA Tour and Ty is preparing for DP World Tour Q-School, the techniques we explored are valuable for golfers of all levels.
I conducted the session alongside Jackson Koert and Kolby Tullier, and the video below provides additional insight. Jackson is recognized as one of the top emerging coaches in golf, and Kolby works with numerous PGA Tour players from his Florida base. The concept of a performance session is to pool expertise—rather than relying on a single instructor to address every aspect, we each contribute our strengths and deliver them to the player simultaneously.
In these sessions we introduced three drills that any golfer can apply to improve ball striking, detailed below.
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1. Assisted and resisted rotation
The first drill, which I refer to as assisted and resisted rotation, involves looping a strap around the player’s shoulders while keeping the arms crossed over the chest. I pull in one direction to encourage the player to load into the trail leg, then reverse the pull so the player must resist the movement rather than simply rotating out of turn.
Many golfers mistakenly believe that braking occurs at the top of the swing while waiting for the arms to catch up, but the correct sequence initiates from the ground up. When performed correctly, you’ll sense your lead shoulder moving fully over the trail foot at the peak, creating a noticeable stretch that can be held briefly before beginning the downswing.
2. Sequence isolation
The second drill focuses on isolating the swing sequence. By holding the opposite end of the strap and gently pulling the player into the transition, the left hip is forced to initiate movement ahead of the hands or shoulders.
This feeling will likely seem unusual for many players, as most are accustomed to launching the club and hands first. You can replicate the drill with a partner and a resistance band: have them pull you toward the target as you begin the downswing and observe which body part leads. If the hands move before the hip, the band will immediately highlight the discrepancy.
3. Electric fence
The final drill, which I favor most, is known as the electric fence.
By placing a foam roller or alignment stick just in front of the hips during slow‑motion downswings, the golfer must rotate the left hip around and back to create clearance for the downswing. Lunging forward or spinning out will cause contact with the roller or stick—hence the nickname “electric fence,” as striking it produces an uncomfortable feedback.
The effectiveness of such a session extends beyond the time spent together; Rafael and Ty will continue practicing these drills while on tour, mirroring how professional golfers rely on one another between tournaments.
These techniques are not exclusive to tour professionals. By loading properly, turning correctly, and allowing adequate space, the club will naturally generate speed and power.
