Your Golf Swing

The title of this page should tell you everything you need to know about this part of the site. Unfortunately there are way too many people who believe there is only one way to swing a golf club and so use a one swing fits all method, I could not agree more with this theory.

The plan with this page is to give golfers valuable information and insights into what makes a consistent impact position possible. In golf we are trying to create consistent impact alignments and I can tell you there are lots of ways to do this effectively. You only have to look on the tour to see nobody swings the golf club the same, yes they have similarities but there are so many factors which will determine what your body will allow you to accomplish.

Every golfer who plays the game should aspire to develop a uncompensated stroke that helps them deliver the golf club correctly through impact as consistently as possible. The golf swing is built on geometric alignments and when we understand these alignments we can start to build a strong dependable game.

The first alignment is where you position yourself in reference to the ball. We stand to the inside of the golf ball which means our golf swing should resemble this fact as well as being in a circular motion. This means our golf swing should move backwards, inwards and upwards in the back swing and then the downwards, outwards and forwards on the downswing.

The second alignment is to ensure that the body (shoulders, arms, hips, knees, legs and preferably feet) should all be parallel to the ball to target line. There is no point in even attempting to hit the golf ball if this cannot be achieved from the outset. Any misalignments at address will undoubtedly become a compensation in your golf swing.

The next alignments to be understood are the IMPACT ALIGNMENTS. If you are aware of these you will have a better chance at achieving them when you swing.

• The number one alignment is the left wrist should be flat and un cocking through impact.
• The right wrist should be bent and remain bent while the right arm is straightening through impact.
• Your right elbow should be down and in front of your right hip.
• Your left arm will be against your chest.
• Your hips should be slightly cleared (open) with your shoulders slightly tilted (right lower) but parallel to the target line at impact.
• The weight should be balanced but moving into the left side through impact with your head stable and behind the ball.
• Your posture angles should be maintained into impact and right through the impact interval.
• Your eye and ears should be more or less level.

Having the ability to repeat these alignments will take time and plenty of practise but they can be achieved if practiced properly and diligently. I would suggest to start off with a short swing and progress through different stages but never move on to the next stage until the previous stage is mastered. Having lessons from a qualified golf professional is a must but don't fall into that category of becoming too dependent on your coach and having weekly lessons. This is a 2 way street so both have responsibilities and a comment to the task at hand. There will be sacrifices but the end result will always out weight them as more enjoyment is guaranteed at the end.