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Thomas Pieters’ iron swing: a turn that carries through

SportLocation Golf Desk · 16 Oct 2026

A face-on view makes the swing’s turn and balanced finish easy to follow.

Thomas Pieters’ iron swing is shown from address in a face-on view, with the ball visible as he settles over it. The action is not just the turn back: the sequence is clearest as that turn carries through into the finish.

As the club comes down, Pieters rotates through the shot. His heel lifts, the club travels high above his shoulder, and he holds the finish with his weight settled forward. That final balance gives the swing its shape: the movement continues beyond the ball rather than stopping at impact.