A hallmark of many great golfers is how easy they make it look. When they take the club back from the ball, they seem unhurried, almost casual. They glide through transition and it appears as if the club is simply responding to gravity as it returns downward. At about hip height, though, the club shaft is suddenly a blur and the ball explodes off the clubface. How do they do it? The power seems so effortless.
Taking a look at what causes tension in your golf swing and your ability to effortlessly direct the momentum of the club to create a consistent tempo that you can rely on when you want to hit the perfect shot.
Over the years there has been much discussion on how to start the downswing. A simple tip for golfers of all levels is to be aware of how their shoulders work during this important phase of the golf swing.
What we want to prevent is the trail shoulder coming out and around (external rotation) towards the ball or target as we initiate the downswing.
This simple drill will help promote the correct feeling and shoulder motion required to initiate and develop a consistent downswing pattern.