Make Better Contact: The Tee Drill with Coach Cathy Kim”

Struggling to make solid contact with the ball? Coach Cathy Kim demonstrates a simple — but powerful — tee drill that helps you strike clean and consistent shots. This lesson is excellent for beginner to intermediate golfers looking to refine their ball-strike without complex swing adjustments.

Key Takeaways

• Use a tee drill — place a tee just in front of the ball — to promote proper low point and forward strike
• Focus your eyes through and past the ball rather than just at the ball’s center
• Maintain a steady head and spine angle throughout the swing to prevent lifting
• Swing downward into the shot, not flat, ensuring crisp contact
• Notice how adjusting ball position slightly forward or back changes the contact feel

Cathy Kim

Cathy Kim is a PGA/LPGA coach based out of Baltimore Maryland. She is currently the Director of Instruction at Baltimore Country Club. She is a Golf Digest Best Young Teacher, TPI Certified and is a US KIDS GOLF Top 50 Teacher.