Master Your Golf Dispersion with This Simple Dustin Johnson Drill
If you’re struggling with golf shot dispersion—sending shots way right or way left—you’re not alone. Many golfers battle with controlling their ball flight, but at the core of the game is one fundamental skill: controlling the clubface. Without clubface control, it’s nearly impossible to keep your golf shots on target. Fortunately, there’s a simple feel that PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson has used throughout his career to help keep his shots on line.
The Key To Consistency:
Dustin Johnson has often spoken about how he visualizes his right hand as the clubface. This simple concept can provide golfers with a clearer understanding of face control throughout the swing. Here’s how it works:
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Imagine your right hand as the clubface – Wherever your right palm is facing, that’s the direction your clubface is pointing.
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Keep your palm on the swing plane – Throughout the entire backswing and downswing, your palm should remain on plane, meaning it moves naturally without excessive twisting or rotating.
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Reduce unnecessary variables – Many golfers struggle because they introduce too many moving parts into their swing. By keeping the right palm stable and in line with the plane, you create a more repeatable and controlled motion.
He realized that the easiest way to hit the ball at his target was to minimize unnecessary clubface rotation. When you set up:
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Think about your right palm staying in alignment with the swing plane.
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Keep it stable throughout the backswing, downswing, and follow-through.
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Feel as if you are reducing extra movements to simplify your ball-striking.
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Try a slow-motion drill where you open your palm and chip the ball, ensuring the palm stays on the plane throughout.
The Benefits of This Drill:
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Greater clubface stability – Less twisting and rotating means a more predictable ball flight.
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Improved consistency – With fewer moving parts, your golf swing becomes more repeatable.
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Better compression and shaft lean – Slightly bending your wrist back helps create that crisp, compressed strike every golfer craves.
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More athletic movement – Once you trust the clubface control, you can focus on using your body dynamically for power and accuracy.
Try It for Yourself!
Next time you’re at the golf range, focus on keeping your right palm in sync with the swing plane. Start with small, controlled swings, gradually building up to full shots. You’ll quickly notice how much easier it is to keep the ball on target with less dispersion. By mastering this technique, you’ll gain more confidence in your ball-striking and start hitting more fairways and greens—just like Dustin Johnson.
Try these drills with a Rukket Golf Net and watch your consistency improve!
Henry Fall is a Golf Coach with Milo Lines Golf, LPGA Tour Caddie to Dana Finkelstein, content creator, and Rukket Golf ambassador. You can check out their online academy at milolinesgolf.com or on his instagram, @henryfallgolf.
