Swing direction and club path are related, but they are not the same measurement. Learn what each one means, how face-to-path creates curve, and how to map your real shot pattern before changing your swing.
The transition — that brief moment when your swing changes direction from backswing to downswing — is one of the most misunderstood and mistimed parts of the golf swing. Yet, it’s also one of the most important. A clean, well-sequenced transition creates the foundation for everything that follows: shallowing the club, generating lag, syncing body…
Few swing faults plague amateur golfers as consistently as the over-the-top move. It’s responsible for slices, weak pulls, glancing contact, and frustration that can last for years if left unaddressed. While the term “over the top” is commonly heard on the range, many golfers don’t fully understand what causes it — or how to correct…
Maintaining posture throughout the golf swing is one of the most underrated keys to consistent ball striking. While many golfers focus on grip, stance, or takeaway, the ability to stay in your spine angle from setup through impact plays a massive role in how well you control the clubface, your swing path, and ultimately your…
What Is Lag and Why It Matters Lag is the angle created between the shaft of the golf club and your lead arm during the downswing. When this angle is maintained properly as you move toward impact, it stores potential energy — almost like a loaded spring — that gets released at the bottom of…
One of the most common swing faults in amateur golf begins during the transition — the moment your backswing ends and your downswing begins. This fraction of a second often determines whether you strike the ball cleanly or mishit it. For many players, it’s the difference between compressing an iron flush or hitting it thin,…
In the world of golf, timing is everything. Your golf swing release timing plays a crucial role in determining the quality of your ball striking. However, it’s not uncommon for golfers to struggle with the issue of releasing the club too early. This can have a detrimental effect on the outcome of your shots, leading…
The golf downswing is the most important part of the golf swing. It’s the sequence of delivering the clubhead into the ball. If you perform a fundamentally solid downswing, you should see your golf shot be struck with accuracy, starting the ball on a straight path where you are aimed. Working on the downswing will…
