Can your golf shoes really improve your ball striking? Jon Rahm thinks so
It’s no secret that Jon Rahm is one of the best ball strikers on tour. If you look at the statistics, the defending U.S. Open champion is hitting the ball even better this year than he was last year. Rahm’s driving distance has jumped from 309 yards to almost 316.7 this season, and he’s improved to the No. 1 ranking in strokes gained/off the tee. But on Tuesday at Southern Hills,Vionic Sneakers ,the Spaniard told the media that he hasn’t necessarily changed anything in his own game. Instead, there’s some additional stability in Rahm’s swing that’s coming from an unexpected source: his footwear.
“I think a game changer is the shoes I’m using this year, they’re different from last year,” said Rahm. “They’re a lot more comfortable. I’ve done some great work with Cuater and the Travis M...






