Swing Sequence: Danny Willett

Danny Willett doesn't always go out of his way to make you feel comfortable, and that might be why he's such a tough competitor. As his teacher, Mike Walker, says, "He was the No. 1 amateur in the world in 2008, so he expects a lot of himself. He's not unfriendly. He's single-minded."A 2007 Walker Cup standout from England, Willett had to learn patience as a pro. It wasn't until 2012 that he captured the BMW International, the first of his three European Tour titles. Since then, he has put himself in position on Sunday many times. He won the Omega European Masters in July, and a week earlier, he found himself one stroke out of the 36-hole lead at the British Open at St. Andrews, and wound up finishing T-6, his best showing in a major.
As Willett refines his swing, mainly working to eliminate the miss to the left, look for great things. "He's become a much better putter this year," according to Walker, who says he gives Willett drills that would help the average golfer, including hitting balls with only the right or left arm. "They magnify the problem so we know what to work on," Walker says.
PRO-FILE: DANNY WILLETT
28 / 5-11 / 170 pounds / Sheffield, EnglandDriver: Callaway XR 10.5 degrees / Ball: Callaway SR3
RIGHT HIP DOWN
At address, Danny Willett likes to have the ball under his left shoulder, pre-setting a slightly upward strike. "When he struggles, his right hip gets too high, causing his hips to point left," says his swing coach, Mike Walker. "Getting the right hip lower is a good thought for most players with the driver."