In this slow-motion video, we measure Arnold Palmer's downswing sequence, to show how he was able to consistently generate clubhead speed and distance. Overall, Palmer had the most efficient golf swing of any pro we have measured.
I have a question about my downswing. I had someone look at my swing and have also realized
myself that I am starting my downswing with my hands and upper body
instead of my lower body. This is causing an inconsistent ball flight.
Also this problem is more pronounced with my driver. I seem to be
doing fine with my irons except for hitting them fat 10% of the time.
How do I fix this problem ? Is there any drill I can do ? Also, does
hitting the irons fat related to the flaw in the downswing? Please
explain.
How Tiger Woods Left Arm Works in the Downswing - Golf Down Swing
Tom Bertrand from a past segment of Hogan's Alley demonstrates Ben Hogan's philosophy for the lower body movement in the golf swing.
There seems to be 2 fundamentally different views on the golf swing (1) try to keep the club as close to online with the target line as possible with a lateral shift on the downswing (nicklaus style) or (2) have no lateral shift, just rotate club and body around spine axis (hogan style). Which is the best way to swing for consistency? BTW, I'm 6'2", biologically left handed but play right handed and I'm a high handicapper.
Hayden, this is a great video to watch before you go practice. Visualize how you want to start the downswing. Let the left hip go forward over the left foot. Your head and upper body stay back behind the ball. This made a big improvement in your ball striking right away.
I've read responses to questions that the downswing is all that matters in a golf swing. Implying the backswing is just a formality that you must go through in order to hit the ball.
IMHO, golfers that approach the game with this mentality will never consistently strike the ball well. I have more than 2 brain cells so, I understand the simple fact that the ball is not hit during the backswing and that coming into impact and impact itself determine ball flight. However, the downswing happens too fast to manipulate the movement. Moreover, any thoughts of controlling the downswing will slow the clubhead down and send it off plane, ultimately becoming a fruitless endeavor that will lead to nothing but frustration. Being in the proper position at the top of the backswing that promotes and allows a proper weight shift and AUTOMATIC chain reaction down into impact is a recipe for consistently good/great ball striking.
This is not to say the positions in the downswing should not be rehearsed and practiced. All golfers must learn the positions and have a good understanding of what needs to happen. Once you get your head wrapped around the fundamental movements, I believe you will do well to find the backswing that allows the natural and effortless release of the energy you have stored.
Discuss.
Dmartin: Is it possible that the different backswings indicate that each tour pro is finding the most efficient and repeatable method for each of them to get into the almost identical position as each other from the top of the downswing until impact? Don't the different backswings show the importance of finding a way, any way, to put the downswing on auto pilot?
Johnny Miller starting the downswing by a smoth gravity move
From what i have seen most Pga tour pros tuck the elbow in on the backswing but Jim furyk Fred couples and many others do not does it matter? If you swing ont the inside on the downswing and return the ball square not cutting across the that what matters right?
1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZGRHimW_D0&feature=related
2.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sskWanNH6WU&feature=related
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQCCqGgs_2k
we have jose maria olazabal - jim furky- and fred couples Im somewhere in between but dont like a super tucked in elbow swing get to flat.
More on the right knee action in the golf downswing ... "Golf Swing" Downswing "Knee Action" "Indoor Practice"
