Michael Thorbjornsen’s Secret Move: His Pelvis Lift

PGA Pro Michael Thorbjornsen is averaging 313 yards off the tee in the 2026 season, but prior to his professional journey, he was known as the best driver of the ball in college golf. Michael gets something important right through impact: his lower body pushes up hard while his head stays down and his upper body maintains its inclination.

• Takeaway: at the beginning of his backswing, everything lowers to the ground
• Between P4 and P5: The pelvis begins to lift up but head stays down or continues to lower slightly
• After Transition: The Pelvis reaches its lowest point
• After Impact: Pelvis reaches its maximum lift and levels out and his head reaches its lowest point. This is when it begins to lift again.
  
  

Why does that matter?

Because he’s able to create speed and launch without pulling his low point up with his body. That gives him a much better chance of delivering the club on plane and creating an ideal angle of attack with the driver—consistently, swing after swing.

The key takeaway?

The goal isn’t just to move UP. It’s to create lift with the lower body while keeping the upper body down. That combination helps you create speed without sacrificing the delivery you need to launch the ball efficiently. 🦾