Scottie Scheffler’s driver swing stays tidy through the strike

SportLocation Golf Desk · 9 Sept 2026

Scottie Scheffler’s tee shot is all about a clean hit and a calm finish: no fuss, just the club through the ball and the body staying balanced after impact.

Scottie Scheffler takes the driver back and keeps the move simple: set, strike, finish. The ball is gone almost as soon as the club reaches the hitting area, and the rest of the swing is about balance rather than flourish.

What stands out is the way the finish is held. Scheffler’s weight moves forward, the club wraps high, and he stays upright long enough to watch the shot disappear into the dark. It is a neat reminder that a powerful drive does not need to look violent to be effective.

The shape of the swing is tidy from start to finish, with the clubhead arriving squarely and the body doing enough work to send the ball on its way without any extra drama. Under the lights, that control is the whole point.