Eye‑Closed Golf Drill That Might Just Change Your Game

He is a driver‑king and straight‑shot king, Bryson DeChambeau has shown the world how far he can hit. The 32‑year‑old is a star on LIV Golf and has recently won in Singapore, thanks largely to his powerful swings. Fans everywhere watch him because he is one of the most talked‑about players on the tour, so when he shares a tip it reaches thousands of people instantly. He says his way is unique, but it works for him. The trick he revealed in a short video is simple yet strange: hit the ball with your eyes closed. He warns that you must do this in a safe spot so nobody gets hit by a mis‑swing. He claims that the best players can close their eyes and still know exactly where the clubface will be at impact. He calls it “psychotic” but says there is a method behind the madness.

The idea is that closing your eyes forces you to feel the clubface during the backswing. You learn where it is at the top and then feel that position again on the downswing. If your face tends to close at impact, you’ll notice it being closed early in the swing. If it opens, you’ll feel that too. The drill also helps you sense the club’s path—whether it goes inside‑out or outside‑in. The more you practice, the better you become at reading your swing without looking. It isn’t an easy drill. DeChambeau stresses that beginners should try it only in a protected area. He used the same exercise when he was working on his swing before turning pro, and it helped him lower his handicap. The method may not suit everyone, but it is worth a try if you have a safe place to practice. Anyone looking for more consistency can give this eye‑closed approach a shot. It may seem odd, but the principle is that you rely on touch and feel instead of sight. That could give your game a new edge, especially when you’re trying to improve ball striking.

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