Collin Morikawa‘s majestically smooth golf swing is something all amateur golfers should strive to replicate. He may not be the longest in the game, but rather than becoming fixated on how far he hits his 7-iron or driver, I am instead going to admire the control he demonstrates with his ball flight.
The mastery that Morikawa possesses over his craft is inspirational, especially when you see him hit that trademark soft fade with laser-like precision and often astounding results.
In this article, Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach John Howells breaks down the technique and strategy needed to play Collin Morikawa’s signature soft fade, sharing his expert tips to help you build on your shot-making repertoire and ability to shape the golf ball…
Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa is a two-time Major Champion and six-time PGA Tour winner. His rapid rise to the top of the men’s game was truly impressive, reaching World No.2 in 2021 – just five years after turning professional. His smooth, rhythmical golf swing is also one of the most aesthetically pleasing in golf…
The Soft Fade – Collin Morikawa’s Signature Shot
As is the case for many of the world’s elite players, it’s a fade that Collin favours, in which the ball starts slightly left of target and curves to the right. It’s a shot that he and his coach have worked on diligently.
When winning his two Majors – the 2020 US PGA and 2021 Open Championship – he had his soft fade perfected. It’s a shot you’ll see him play week-to-week; he has complete trust in it and he can clearly depend on this small left-to-right movement in the most high-pressure situations.
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Collin has an extremely weak left-hand grip. The left hand is rotated counter-clockwise on the golf grip at set-up; it’s not a neutral left-hand grip – it’s obviously weaker.
What he’s able to do is get that match-up of making sure the left wrist is bowed at the top of the backswing, which you can see in the image above. Note how the palm of his left hand is closer to his forearm than his left knuckles are.
That very weak left-hand grip, combined with a bowed left wrist in the backswing and a bowed left wrist in the downswing, gives Collin the ability to hit strong-flighted fade shots.
How Do I Hit A Soft Fade?
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