Images from Golf Channel Academy Magazine’s swing sequence breakdown for Dustin Johnson.
As athletic as they come, Dustin has the posture to match. Note the straight line through the back of his right shoulder, knee and ball of his foot. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Jason Sedan; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
Dustin’s most unique feature begins right off the ball. Note how the back of his left wrist maintains this relationship with the clubface until just before impact. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Jason Sedan; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
DJ displays great width here, as evidenced by the distance between the handle and the center of his torso, a big key for lean-chested players. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Jason Sedan; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
His wrists have fully set and the clubface points toward the camera – a move reflective of his initial takeaway – setting the stage for his ultimate shallowing move. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Jason Sedan; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
FAVORITE MOVE No. 1: An absolutely awesome pivot to the top, Dustin has maintained his body’s inclination to the ground by extending his right leg and flexing his left knee. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Jason Sedan; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
FAVORITE MOVE No. 2: Dustin’s high hands at the top set up this ultimate shallowing move of the hands. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Jason Sedan; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
His exceptional body rotation helps bring the clubface back to the hitting zone with a little less draw-bias than the takeaway may have indicated. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Jason Sedan; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
FAVORITE MOVE No. 3: With so much body rotation, Dustin clears room for his right elbow to fit nicely between his lead arm and body here. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Jason Sedan; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, click here)
