The Science of Consistency

Michael Jacobs

Playing with consistency is the great challenge of golf. In this five-part series, Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher Michael Jacobs breaks down the elements in the swing that produce consistent contact, direction, trajectory and distance. Based on biomechanical research, these lessons will show you how to move your body and the club in an efficient manner—and get more predictable results when you play.

9:06

Squaring the Face

All golfers, whether they’re tour winners or weekend players, are searching for consistency. The first step, as teacher Michael Jacobs explains in this opening video, is understanding how to control the clubface during the swing. Knowing where the face is means knowing where the ball will go.

9:21

Sequencing the Body

When you watch the best players, one of the biggest things you notice is how smooth and effortless their swings look. This is because they have great control of their bodies and great sequencing. In this video, Michael Jacobs teaches you how to move your body to create an efficient swing.

8:47

Timing The Release

Timing in the golf swing, while hard to execute, is easy to understand. The concept of “release,” however, isn’t as easy to grasp. What does it mean? Here, Michael Jacobs breaks down how to release the club, which all depends on how you push and pull on it during the swing.

9:37

Irons vs. Driver

How many times have you played a round and wondered why your irons worked great but your driver didn't, or vice versa. In this video, Michael Jacobs teaches you how to put it all together. It's as simple as learning to adjust your swing for the club you're using.

7:19

Dialing In Your Wedges

There’s nothing worse than bombing a drive down the middle, and then missing the green with a wedge. In this final video, Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher Michael Jacobs demonstrates what should change on wedge swings—and what shouldn’t. You’ll learn to stick it close with your wedges.