Four Skills That Could Transform Your Golf Swing

by Ashley Knoll June 10, 2026

Ashley Knoll Golf Coach

June 10, 2026 2 minutes read

Golf coach Ashley Knoll breaks down four core swing skills that he believes every golfer should know — from finding rhythm with momentum swings to building a consistent pre-shot routine. The video uses feel-based drills and simple rules to help you develop a more natural, repeatable swing without overthinking your way around the course.

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Ashley Knoll walks through four practical skills designed to build a better golf swing from the ground up — without relying on complicated swing thoughts or positions. Each skill builds on the last, moving from rhythm and swing shape through to finding the low point and putting it all together on the course. Whether you are a newer golfer or someone who has lost their feel, these drills are designed to be simple to practise and quick to apply.

Key Takeaways
Find your rhythm first

Before worrying about position, spend 30 seconds making continuous momentum swings — letting the club swing freely back and forth to build a natural, repeatable rhythm.

Let your trail hand guide your swing shape

Hold the club open-handed from the club head end and keep your trail hand in the same position throughout the swing — on top, side, or bottom — to naturally develop the swing plane that suits your grip.

Train your divot after the ball

Place two golf balls as a gate to mark the target position, then practise bumping the ground just beyond them to build the habit of striking down and through for solid iron contact.

Take these four skills to the range in order — start with momentum swings, work through the open-handed drill, then practise your divot placement before putting it all together with a 10-second pre-shot routine. This video suits golfers who want to simplify their approach and build real feel into their game rather than working from a checklist of positions.

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**Ashley Knoll** is a former professional golfer and PGA-certified instructor with over a decade of experience coaching golfers of all levels. Her teaching is built around a foundational principle: your grip determines your swing blueprint. Find her at [ashleyknollgolf.com](https://ashleyknollgolf.com)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ashley Knoll

Ashley Knoll is a former professional golfer and PGA-certified instructor with over a decade of experience coaching golfers of all levels. Her teaching is built around a foundational principle: your grip determines your swing blueprint. Find her at ashleyknollgolf.com