Mark Durland explains how to improve ball striking in golf
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Mark Durland, a GOLF Top 100 Teacher, addresses the issue of sliding during the downswing, highlighting its detrimental impact on ball striking. The teaching focuses on correcting this common mistake to enhance overall performance. Durland provides strategies to help golfers recognize and fix the sliding motion, essential for better control and consistency in striking the ball. His insights come through a post published on Golf.
- •Mark Durland identifies sliding in the downswing as harmful to ball striking.
- •Durland offers strategies to correct this issue for better performance.
- •His teachings are aimed at golfers seeking improvement in their game.
- 8:17 PMGolf.com — How to stop sliding during the downswing for better ball striking
"GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Durland explains why sliding during the downswing hurts your ball striking — and how to fix it. The post How to stop sliding during the downswing for better ball striking appeared first on Golf.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
LPGA•Sep 14, 2026, 9:26 PMDid Carlota Ciganda deliver the Solheim Cup's greatest quote?
Golf•Sep 14, 2026, 6:30 PMPatrick Reed gives his feelings about Rory McIlroy and having to compete against him more often
PGA Tour•Sep 14, 2026, 5:30 PMFormer ANWA champion earns first Epson Tour win at Guardian Championship
Golf•Sep 14, 2026, 4:53 PMPeyton Manning's club-pro invitational is best golf event you've never heard of
PGA Tour•Sep 14, 2026, 4:52 PMThe 2026 PGA Tour's winningest putters show mallets are the new king
Golf•Sep 14, 2026, 4:33 PMJohnny Miller's 5 moves you can use to become an elite ball striker
