"Follow Me"... 'Scheffler's Practice Routine'

US Golf.com Driving Range Practice Methods Revealed
Proper Club Grip Using Auxiliary Mold Grip
Alignment Stick Training, Aim and Ball Position Check

Who is currently the world's best golfer? It is none other than world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (USA). He handles drivers, irons, wedges, and more with ease. His ball striking is excellent. Even his putting, once considered a weakness, has improved remarkably.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler focuses intensively on his grip and aim during practice.
[Photo by Golf.com]

The 27-year-old Scheffler is in his prime this season. On the 14th (local time), at Augusta National Golf Club (par 72) in Augusta, Georgia, USA, he won the 88th Masters Tournament, the first major of 2024 (total prize money $20 million), by 4 strokes (11 under par, 277 strokes). This was his third win of the year and ninth overall. On April 11, he secured his first victory of the season at the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational, and a week later, he defended his title at The Players Championship, known as the 'fifth major.' Out of nine tournaments he has entered this year, he has finished in the top 10 eight times.

He surpassed $50 million ($57,658,464) in career earnings in just 113 events, the fewest in PGA Tour history. He earned $12.1 million from three tournaments: Arnold Palmer Invitational ($4 million), The Players Championship ($4.5 million), and the Masters ($3.6 million). His world ranking points stand at 11.8561, a lead of 4.1574 points over second-ranked Rory McIlroy (7.6987 points, Northern Ireland). He is expected to firmly hold the No. 1 spot for the foreseeable future.

Scheffler's strokes gained from tee to green (SG: Tee to Green) for the 2024 season is 2.798, leading the rankings for the second consecutive year after last year's 2.615. How does he train? The American golf media outlet Golf.com recently revealed his driving range practice routine. One of Scheffler's strengths is his strict adherence to routine even during training. Sticking to the basics is the driving force behind his steep rise.

Scheffler's practice routine is simple. Checking his grip is the first step. At the practice range, he uses a training aid called a molded grip. He continuously ensures his hands remain on the club and maintains the grip to prevent bad habits. Molded grips are tools used by beginner golfers to learn the correct hand position. Even the world's top players use this device. Scheffler said, "Holding the grip correctly is a very basic part," adding, "I always carry a grip club to check my grip."

When going to the driving range, Scheffler brings alignment sticks. He always places them at his feet before taking shots. He emphasized, "This training method is very helpful when setting aim and ball position." The media outlet noted, "Scheffler does not use advanced smartphone features. He focuses solely on the basics," advising, "Next time you go to the range, put a molded grip and alignment sticks in your bag and concentrate on fundamental training."