AUGUSTA, Ga.—Glance down the Augusta National driving range, you'll find emerald green grass, bright yellow flags, caddies in white jump suits—and probably a golfer swinging with a ball between their arms. Practice while holding a large ball between your arms isn't a particularly new drill, but it has become an increasing trend on tour recently, and a go-to for many players at Augusta National. "It's a really simple drill that's become a go-to for me,"says Nicolai Hojgaard, who comes into the weekend at four-under and two back of the leaders. "It makes me feel my arms more connected with my body. I can keep the focus on a feeling in my arms which helps me hit good iron shots." The are two main training aids that you'll commonly spot pros use: The Tour Striker Smart Ball, which the likes of Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick have relied on for years; and the ProSendr connection sphere which along with its sister training aid the ProSendr has been spreading like wildfire on tour. Erik van...
