Many golfers become confused when trying to understand why their golf shots curve left or right. They may hit a shot that starts left of the target and curves farther left, or a shot that begins right of the target before slicing back toward the fairway. Without understanding what causes these ball flights, it becomes…
Many golfers believe that clean iron shots come from swinging harder or trying to help the ball into the air. In reality, the quality of an iron shot is mostly determined by one important factor: low point control. The low point of the swing is the lowest point of the clubhead’s arc during the swing….
If you pause a professional golfer’s swing at the moment of impact, you’ll notice something that looks dramatically different from most amateur swings. The body is rotating toward the target, the hands are ahead of the ball, the lead leg is firm, and the clubface is striking the ball before the turf. This position is…
One of the most satisfying feelings in golf is striking the ball with clean compression. When compression happens correctly, the ball launches with a penetrating flight and the strike feels solid and powerful. This type of contact is often associated with skilled players who consistently hit their irons with control and distance. One of the…
Many golfers have heard instructors talk about creating “lag” in the golf swing. Lag refers to the angle between the shaft of the club and the lead arm during the downswing. When this angle is maintained for longer, the club can accelerate more efficiently through impact, producing more speed and solid contact. Because of this,…
Few swing faults are more common—or more frustrating—than the over-the-top move. Many golfers recognize the result immediately after impact. The ball starts left of the target and slices back to the right, or it pulls sharply left with very little distance. But what many golfers don’t realize is that the over-the-top move usually begins before…
Early extension is one of the most common swing faults among amateur golfers. It occurs when a golfer’s hips move toward the golf ball during the downswing instead of staying back and rotating. As the hips move closer to the ball, the body loses its posture and the arms run out of space through impact….
Many golfers have heard instructors talk about “shallowing the club” during the downswing. When the club shallows properly, it approaches the golf ball on a more efficient path, allowing the club to compress the ball and produce powerful, consistent shots. This move is commonly seen in the swings of elite players and is often associated…
One of the most debated topics in golf instruction is what should start the downswing. Some instructors say the hips should lead. Others emphasize shifting pressure into the lead foot. And many golfers feel like their arms are the first thing that move when the downswing begins. This confusion often leaves players wondering what they…
Many golf instructors use checkpoints during the swing to help golfers evaluate their mechanics. One of the most important checkpoints occurs early in the backswing when the shaft becomes parallel to the ground. This position happens shortly after the takeaway begins and can reveal a lot about the structure of your backswing. If the club…
