Sample Tour Breakdown

What you're unlocking.

Example 1 · Sample breakdownHypothetical Weekend Hacker · 71/100

A worked example, not your swing.

This hypothetical example shows how a swing review can turn three observations into a focused practice plan.

Top three faults

  1. 1
    Fault #1 · Posture

    Setup posture

    What the golfer is doing

    The example golfer rounds the shoulders and bends the knees to reach the ball instead of hinging from the hips.

    Why it matters

    That starting shape makes a repeatable address harder to rebuild from shot to shot. A deliberate hip hinge gives the golfer a clear setup to rehearse.

  2. 2
    Fault #2 · Alignment

    Alignment

    The feet and shoulder lines point toward different targets, giving the golfer two competing aim lines at address.

  3. 3
    Fault #3 · Swing plane

    Swing plane

    At the top of the backswing, the trail elbow drifts away from the body and the club moves off plane.

Reference video

A real catalog clip related to the setup work in this example.

Posture at address

A catalog reference for rehearsing a balanced posture at address.

Open MeAndMyGolf on YouTube

Three-week drill schedule

Sample plan — not your prescription
  1. W1

    Week 1

    Focus: Posture

    Three short sessions this week. Spend ten minutes in each one rehearsing setup: hinge from the hips, soften the knees, hold for five seconds, step away, and reset.

  2. W2

    Week 2

    Focus: Alignment

    Three short sessions this week. Place two alignment sticks for the target and foot lines, then hit ten balls while keeping both lines parallel.

  3. W3

    Week 3

    Focus: Swing plane

    Three short sessions this week. Add three slow rehearsals each day, then hit ten half-swings with a pause at the top to check the trail-elbow position.

Example 2 · Sample breakdownHypothetical Course Player · 66/100

A tempo example, not your swing.

This hypothetical Course Player example focuses on a rushed transition: the arms and shoulders start down before the backswing has finished.

Top three faults

  1. 1
    Fault #1 · Tempo

    Rushed transition

    What the golfer is doing

    The golfer starts down with the arms and shoulders while the club is still finishing the backswing.

    Why it matters

    When the upper body takes over before the backswing is complete, the sequence is harder to repeat and the strike can be harder to find. A brief pause gives the golfer a clear beat to start from.

  2. 2
    Fault #2 · Posture

    Setup posture

    The golfer could keep a more balanced hip hinge at address so the body has a steadier starting position.

  3. 3
    Fault #3 · Swing plane

    Swing plane

    As the arms start down early, the club can move away from the intended path before the lower body has time to lead.

Reference video

A real catalog clip for practicing a clearer transition.

Pause at the top, then go

The published catalog reference for practicing a clear pause at the top.

Open Rick Shiels Golf on YouTube

Three-week drill schedule

Sample plan — not your prescription
  1. W1

    Week 1

    Focus: Tempo

    Three short sessions this week. Rehearse an unhurried, counted backswing—one, two, three—then let the transition begin on the next beat before adding a ball.

  2. W2

    Week 2

    Focus: Tempo

    Three short sessions this week. Use the pause-at-the-top drill in half-swings: finish the backswing, pause briefly, then let the lower body start the downswing.

  3. W3

    Week 3

    Focus: Tempo

    Three short sessions this week. Carry the same pause-and-go cue into short sets of full swings, then check a few swings on video to see whether the backswing finishes before the arms start down.

Example 3 · Sample breakdownHypothetical Course Player · 68/100

An early-extension example, not your swing.

This hypothetical Course Player example focuses on early extension: the pelvis moves toward the ball and the golfer rises out of posture before impact.

Top three faults

  1. 1
    Fault #1 · Swing plane

    Early extension

    What the golfer is doing

    In this hypothetical down-the-line review, the golfer’s pelvis moves toward the ball and the golfer rises out of posture before impact.

    Why it matters

    That move can crowd the hands and club through impact, making contact less repeatable. The drill offers a cue to rehearse space without promising an automatic correction.

  2. 2
    Fault #2 · Posture

    Setup posture

    The golfer could keep a steadier hip hinge at address to begin from a more balanced position.

  3. 3
    Fault #3 · Tempo

    Tempo

    The transition may start before the backswing is fully settled, giving the golfer another sequence to rehearse.

Reference video

A published Top Speed Golf clip for rehearsing hip movement and posture through impact.

Hip bump and chest-stay at impact

The published Top Speed Golf reference for hip movement and posture through impact.

Open Top Speed Golf on YouTube

Three-week drill schedule

Sample plan — not your prescription
  1. W1

    Week 1

    Focus: Swing plane

    Three short sessions this week. Without a ball, rehearse ten small hip bumps beside a wall each session. Keep the chest from reaching the wall and reset between reps.

  2. W2

    Week 2

    Focus: Swing plane

    Three short sessions this week. Pair ten wall hip-bump reps with ten half-swings, resetting after every rep. Use down-the-line video once to check that posture holds through impact.

  3. W3

    Week 3

    Focus: Swing plane

    Three short sessions this week. Carry the same hip-turn cue into short sets of balls, resetting between shots. Record a down-the-line set and note what repeats through impact.

Your own breakdown is tailored to your swing and tracked over time. Pay once, yours forever — re-rank against new clips any time.

Unlock the full Tour Breakdown