I’d bet that 99 percent of people reading this have a cell phone within arm’s reach of them at this very moment. Considering we all use phones for pretty much everything these days, from directions to recommendations on lunch spots, why not take advantage of your phone to improve your golf swing, too?

But I’m not talking about filming your swing or using it to track your stats, because GOLF Top 100 Teacher Ed Oldham says that using your cell phone in the golf swing can do so much more — you just need to know how make it more versatile.

As you’ll see below, Oldham explains how to do just that!

How a cell phone can fix common golf swing flaws

“We all have cell phones, so when you’re not scrolling Instagram or sending a text, try using yours to improve your golf swing,” Oldham tells me.

While it might feel weird to try without a club and golf ball, Oldham explains how a cell phone can fix your slice.

“If you slice the ball, there’s a good chance your clubface is open,” he says. “So I want you to hold your cell phone in your right hand, make a backswing, and pretend you’re taking a picture of someone standing behind you. By feeling this motion, it’ll help you extend your right wrist and help the clubface become more square.”

Oldham then describes the feeling you should have on the downswing to correct your swing path coming into impact.

“For the downswing, hold your cell phone in your left hand, stop halfway down, and now pretend like you’re taking a selfie,” he adds. “This is going to help you create a feeling of flexion in the lead wrist, which will also help you improve your clubface control.”

Lastly, Oldham says your cell phone is a simple way to control your ball-flight, too.

“Looking to hit a higher trajectory shot near the green? Pretend that your cell phone is resting on your clubface and that you cannot let it fall off,” Oldham explains. “This feeling will help you maintain loft through impact, allowing for a higher trajectory shot and a softer landing angle.”

While there are plenty of ways to fix some common swing flaws at the range, by taking the advice from Oldham above, you can work on your golf game from anywhere thanks to the versatility of your cell phone. Who knew?

GPOD X – for MagSafe®

$119.99

 Introducing our brand new GPOD X. Many GPOD fans asked for a collapsible version so we constructed the GPOD X with a 3 piece carbon fiber body that is X-tendable from 20″ – 51″ to give you the freedom to film at any height and angle!
Traditional tripods have always suffered from needless bulk and take too much time to setup. The GPOD X makes it lightning fast to film videos on the course, range, or any other activity! Simply just stick the GPOD X into the ground and stick your iPhone to the magsafe compatible magnet. For hard surfaces, click on the Indoor Base(sold separately). 
FEATURES AND COMPATIBILITY

Compatible with all phones and tablets (with the metal plates included).
iPhone 12,13,14, & 15 models work without metal plates.

Collapses to 20″ and fully x-tends to 51″.

Compatible with Indoor Base.
Can be used with or without case.
Cradle-free design for one-handed use.
Ultra light and stable carbon fiber body. 10x stronger than steel!
360 degree adjustable mount.
Compatible with all camera accessories with 1/4″ thread.
Compatible with GoPro.
Use your device in Portrait or Landscape mode by simply rotating your device.
Silicone cover protects your gear.
The magnets are 100% safe for your electronics.
Film/photograph unique angles and on different terrain in practice and on the golf course.
Fits into your golf bag, backpack, or carry on, except it weighs only 8oz.

INSTALLATION

Screw the Magnetic head to the ball head screw clockwise.
Stick the GPOD into the ground.
Adjust the magnetic head to your preferred angle by twisting the knob. 
Stick your iPhone directly to the magnet and film!

WHAT’S INCLUDED
(1) Carbon Fiber Pod, (1) MagSafe Magnetic Mount, (3) Metal Plate
PATENT 11555577

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Nick Dimengo

Golf.com Editor