ATSCL is at it again…
Dear Head Nut,
Ok, I finally found it, the secret to my golf swing. Notice I didn’t say the golf swing because it only cures my faults, nobody else’s.
Here it is…
1. Pull the club back slightly outside the line with my right hand to create a wide arc?
2. From the top my first thought is to unwind my hips, closely followed by bringing my right elbow in so that it feels like it’s riding on my right hip all the way down and through. Try to keep left arm straight.
3. Swing through with the right side and arm but retain the right hand wrist cock. Straight left arm leads but the right side pushes the right palm toward the target.
Simple enough?
Even though there are more than three detailed thoughts in there I actually see this as only three moves. My brain says “pull back”, “elbow rides hip” and “push palm”. The only part that fails sometimes is the left arm which still bends occasionally, which costs distance.
The amazing part is that typical ball flight is either straight or slight draw, even though I’m not rolling my hands or arms over at all. I believe the right elbow/hip trick keeps my swing plane on track.
The rain here is ridiculous. I’ve only been to the range twice in the last two weeks but hit it great both times without changing or adding anything. As you know, that’s a miracle for me. This week looks crappy again but if and when the sun ever shines here I’ll send you a movie.
Ken “ATSCL” Hoel (#1231)
There is only one Ken Hoel. He is our All-time Swing Change Leader and continues to lead and inspire in the never-ending search for The Secret.
The Head Nut
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