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Claire Batista explains why a driver may need a different impact feel from an iron. Her lesson covers setup, shoulder tilt and practical exercises for improving contact with the ball on a tee.
Claire Batista – Driving
The video contrasts the hands-ahead impact associated with iron play with Claire’s approach to releasing the driver and striking upwards. She then introduces timing work, a wall drill and an impact-bag exercise. The lesson is aimed at golfers whose driver contact remains inconsistent despite better iron play.
Key Takeaways Recognise the difference:
Claire separates the impact intentions for an iron from those for a driver.
Check setup first:
Review the ball position and shoulder-tilt demonstration before working on the release.
Rehearse the movement:
Use the wall and impact-bag demonstrations to understand the feel Claire is describing.
Start with the setup section at 2:53, then review the wall drill at 5:07 and impact-bag section at 6:12. Treat the demonstrations as practice guidance and build up gradually.
Golf Coach | Founder, Claire Batista Golf Academy
Claire Batista is a golf coach dedicated to helping players of all levels swing better, think smarter, and shoot lower scores. Her teaching focuses on clear, practical instruction — breaking down technique into drills and practice routines that actually translate to the course.
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