At the 2026 PGA Championship, golf fans got a treat during the Range Show when co-host Smylie Kaufman casually dropped a brilliant swing tip inspired by Tommy Fleetwood—and it's something every amateur can use to tighten up their short iron game.

It all started when Kaufman and his co-host Charlie Hulme were watching Fleetwood warm up on the range at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa. Fleetwood was hitting three-quarter, hold-off shots with his 8-iron, and the numbers were jaw-dropping. Over five consecutive swings, his club path was dead zero, and the clubface was within one degree of that path every single time. As Kaufman noted, that kind of consistency is incredibly tough to pull off.

So, what's the secret? Kaufman pointed to Fleetwood's follow-through position. Instead of letting your hands finish high over your left shoulder, Fleetwood keeps his hands low, his right arm across his chest, and the club vertical to the ground. "It's just the best way to have the most control of the clubface, and keep the ball flight low," Kaufman explained.

This technique produces a low, controlled mini-shot that prioritizes clubface stability over distance. Fleetwood always starts his range sessions with a few of these to dial in the feel before moving through the bag. For golfers looking to hit tighter, more predictable short irons, mimicking that low, compact finish could be the game-changer you've been searching for.