Tour Winner Balance Hack 👣

Adam Hadwin’s Barefoot Balance Drill

When you look at Adam Hadwin’s setup, everything is textbook. His kneecap lines up perfectly with the ball of his foot, his posture stacks beautifully, and all his lines are in sync. But look closer—there’s one thing missing: shoes.

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Why? Because Hadwin is working on balance, tempo, and rhythm by grounding himself barefoot. Without shoes, every movement has to stay connected and stable.

✅ Quarter Way Back: As Hadwin starts his takeaway, everything is in balance—feet, hands, and club all moving as one. The club is just past parallel to the ground, right on plane.

✅ Arm Parallel: From here, the club stays perfectly in front of his body. Instead of thinking only about the club being “on plane,” think about how the whole body remains balanced.

✅ Through Impact: Before swinging, he wiggles his feet to find that grounded feel. As he unloads, his posture, feet, and finish all stay in balance.

🎯 Key Takeaway

Practicing barefoot or in socks is a powerful way to train balance. It teaches you to feel the ground, stabilize your posture, and create better tempo. Just like Adam Hadwin, this can help you hit more consistent, powerful shots.

About Ralph Bauer

Ralph Bauer has coached on the PGA Tour since 2009. He’s worked at all four majors, the Olympics, and has helped two of his players win major championships. His students have earned over $400 million in PGA Tour earnings. He’s coached on five continents and at every level of the game—and he co-created the Tour Read system to make green reading easier for every golfer.

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Let me know if you have any questions—I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.