Keep the Left Arm Straight
Author: Mike | Category: Golf Tips for Beginners
There have been varied opinions about this component of the golf swing but I am a proponent of the straight left arm. When I first started playing golf I had the hardest time keeping it straight because I was overturning on the back swing and it was difficult to do under those conditions. It also felt very uncomfortable at first.
After reading and experimenting enough when hitting golf balls at the range I realized that when I was able to allow the left arm to remain fairly straight through impact it made a significant difference in both an accurate direction and distance achieved. If you analyze this part of the swing you will realize that it makes sense since the arm is set up to the club and the ball with a straight arm if the set up is performed correctly and the goal is to allow the club head to return to the same spot during the impact part of your swing. If you bend your arm this will become much more difficult to do.
Fore: The arm can bend slightly but the straighter it remains the better and more accurate the outcome will be.
Happy Golfing to All!
Tags: Golf Balls, Golf Swing, Golf Tips for Beginners
