Viktor Hovland's Matchups: How Wrist and Arm Sync Creates Straight Shots

Viktor Hovland's precise ball striking comes from impeccable coordination: specifically, syncing his left wrist movement during the downswing with his left arm motion through impact.

He 'bows' his left wrist as he starts the downswing: this closes the clubface. Then he bends his left arm through impact with his elbow pointing at the target: this opens the clubface. The combination of closing and opening moves keeps the face stable through impact with minimal rotation.

This allows him to hit consistently straight shots. Viktor's combination of matched moves gives him great control over ball flight.