In making a full and powerful backswing, your arms lift about 90 degrees, swing across your chest about 15 degrees, and rotate open (clockwise) 90 degrees more. That’s a lot of movement! Getting it ...

The vast majority of golfers have their lead arm bend or collapse during the backswing. This is something that many golfers know they do but have a tough time actually correcting. The reason for this ...

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There are several key factors to consider when learning how to start the backswing in golf, especially as the combination of this and your ability to effectively initiate the downswing will ultimately ...

Making a big backswing turn is the basis of every good golf swing. It won’t just increase your power, but it can smooth your tempo, and improve your consistency. So many golfers I see the mistake of ...

Take your regular backswing and stop at the top. If you’ve noticed a serious lack of power in your game recently, you probably look like this (photo, below): left elbow bent, hands in close to your ...

Improving your short game is easier than ever before with the help of our carefully curated, expert-led guide to the 20 best ...