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The small adjustment Jon Rahm uses to hit a draw without changing his swing

Originally posted on HITC | By Lee Connor | Last updated Dec 24, 2025 8:00 AM ET

Jon Rahm is known as one of the top ball strikers in the game today, and when you look at his swing in detail, it is clear why.

While he does not have the classic technique of a Rory McIlroy or Tommy Fleetwood, that has not held him back.

Instead, Rahm uses his powerful lower body to generate force without needing a full backswing. This is what sets him apart from many others on tour who rely more on traditional form.

This approach has worked well for him. He is not only among the best in the world but also keeps up with others in terms of distance off the tee.

But hitting a draw – which is not his natural shot shape – takes a slight adjustment for him. Instead of overhauling his entire motion, Rahm explained how he makes a small change to his set-up instead.

Jon Rahm shares tips on hitting a draw

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There are lessons to be learned from how Rahm goes about his game, especially for amateurs looking to improve.

His compact swing leaves less room for mistakes, and he tends to stay pretty steady overall, as seen in his performances on LIV Golf.

But when it comes to playing a draw, Rahm says he needs to make a slight adjustment in how he addresses the ball.

“It’s a bit Moe Norman-like for those who haven’t seen him hit a golf shot, but for a different purpose.

“If you dive into my swing, you will see my face is very square to path if anything because I like to hit a bit of a fade at impact. And with a bowed wrist, I’m not, I don’t have the ability to rotate the face to hit a draw like some people might be able to do.

“So my coach and I figured out a way for me to naturally not change anything on the swing and hit a draw. So I like to do things on set up. So you will see me aim to the right, or at least where I want the ball to start on, and if I set up to the ball, what I do is more than setting up the head behind, I’m setting the ball up really far out in my stance,” Rahm concluded.

How far Jon Rahm is driving the ball in 2025

Rahm’s shorter backswing does not cost him any distance off the tee. Even without a full turn, he still hits it a long way.

He ranks sixth on LIV Golf in driving distance, averaging 323.3 yards per drive.

If you put that number up against the PGA Tour, it would place him second overall – just ahead of Rory McIlroy and behind Aldrich Potgieter.

Rahm’s consistency proves you do not need a huge backswing to generate power. His approach is a reminder that efficiency and control can go a long way in today’s game.

This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.

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