5 Drills to Improve your Golf Swing with Michael Kanev

5 Drills to Improve your Golf Swing with Michael Kanev

Author: Mark Immelman February 10, 2026 Duration: 51:43

Michael Kanev is a PGA Advanced Professional and Certified Putting Instructor based in Scotland.  He adopts a simple to understand and apply approach to golf instruction, and he focuses on custom-developed drills to help game and practice improvement. 

 He joins #OntheMark to introduce and illustrate 5 Drills that will help you practice with intent and focus as you improve your golf-swing:

  1. The Upside Down Drill
  2. The Step Drill
  3. The Club across the Shoulders Drill (for Turns and Tilts)
  4. The Tee Drill (for Low-point control), and 
  5. The Two-clubs Drill.

As a bonus, Michael also shares his "Big Ball Drill," and uses PGA TOUR professionals such as Tiger Woods, Gary Player, and Nick Taylor as visual representations of the golf-swing moves the drills will help enhance.

This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - seach and subscribe to Mark Immelman and watch Michael demonstrate the drills.


Mark Immelman brings a rare perspective to the On the Mark Golf Podcast, shaped by his own journey from college coach to broadcaster and instructor. Here, conversations go far beyond simple swing tips. Each episode feels like a deep dive into the ecosystem of elite golf, facilitated by Immelman’s genuine curiosity and deep knowledge. You’ll hear PGA TOUR players unpack the specific decisions behind crucial shots, while swing coaches break down the mechanics in accessible language. But the discussion doesn’t stop there. Caddies share their strategic roles, fitness experts explain the foundations of power, and mental coaches offer tools for the psychological game. This podcast, presented by the PGA TOUR, provides a comprehensive look at what it truly takes to excel, from equipment nuances to the unspoken pressures of competition. It’s that blend of technical insight and personal storytelling, gathered from the very best minds in the sport, that can genuinely change how you think about and play the game. Whether you're a seasoned player or a dedicated fan, these conversations offer a unique, inside-the-ropes education you won’t find anywhere else.
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