The Reason Your Power Isn’t Reaching the Golf Ball

Do you feel like you’re putting tons of effort into your golf swing but not getting the results you want? You might be over-rotating and losing power where it matters most—through the golf ball. In this post, we’ll explore how excessive body rotation in the follow-through leads to inconsistency and wasted energy, and we’ll share a powerful concept and drills to help you develop a more efficient, balanced finish.

The Problem with Over-Rotating

One of the most common issues seen in amateur golfers is an overly rotated finish position. Picture this: your chest is pointing far left of the target, your belt buckle is facing the same direction, your right foot is spinning out, and your body is off-balance. Sound familiar?

When your body rotates excessively and uncontrollably through the ball, it leads to inconsistency. Shots can go anywhere—left, right, high, low. Why? Because you're misplacing your power and losing structure at impact. Instead of delivering focused energy into the ball, you’re spinning out of your posture and finishing in a position that lacks control and efficiency.

Understanding Focused Power

Let’s reframe your swing around a more effective concept: Focused Power.

Rather than trying to swing harder or rotate more, think about where your speed and energy are being applied. The goal is to accelerate through the ball—not after it—and maintain balance at the finish.

Here’s how the best players do it:

• They release the club properly, allowing for a natural rehinge after impact.
• Their arms and body work in unison, not in opposition.
• Their finish is balanced, with knees together, belt buckle at the target, and a moderate amount of spine rotation—not overdone.

Drills to Eliminate Wasted Energy

1. Hit Hard, Stop Quick Drill

This classic drill emphasizes focused energy and proper release.

Setup: Use a mid-iron and set up as you normally would.

Execution: Make a three-quarter swing and stop your arms and body just after impact, around waist height. Focus on striking the ground in the same place every time. Avoid rotating all the way around—your body should be facing the target, but not spinning out.

Tip: You’ll feel like all your speed is delivered right through the ball. That’s exactly the point.

2. Balanced Finish Drill

This drill helps build awareness of a controlled, efficient finish.

Setup: Take short to mid-length swings with a focus on posture and connection.

Execution: Swing through the ball and finish with your belt buckle at the target, arms still connected to your chest, and chest slightly down toward the ground. Don’t force a high or exaggerated follow-through. The key is maintaining tilt, posture, and structure through and after impact.

 Tip: You may feel like you're “cutting off” your swing at first, but you’ll quickly notice more solid strikes and better balance.

Why This Matters

When golfers chase power by rotating aggressively through the ball, they often end up with poor contact and erratic ball flight. Instead, redirect that energy into the correct part of the swing: through the ball, not past it.

By refining your finish and simplifying your motion:

• You’ll strike the ball more consistently.
• Your arms and body will stay connected.
• You’ll be in control—not just of your swing, but of your results.

Conclusion

If you’re swinging hard but not seeing results, it’s time to rethink how you’re finishing your golf swing. Excessive rotation leads to wasted energy and inconsistent ball striking. Focus on directing energy through the ball, maintaining your structure, and finishing in balance.

Try the drills above to experience what it feels like to swing with focused power—and watch your ball striking improve dramatically.