Swing the club

The swing is fundamentally two parts, the backswing and the downswing. Sounds simple, but getting a solid backswing is key to perfect downswing.

Throughout each part of your swing, one of the most important things to remember is tempo. A smooth, rhythmic swing is more effective than a fast or rushed one.
Tempo tip: Use a 3-syllable word like “pout-pout-fish” (“pout-pout” on the backswing, and “Fish!” on the downswing)

The backswing and downswing should feel like a pendulum going back and forth.

Backswing

The goal of the backswing is not necessarily to generate power—it’s simply to get your body and club into the right position.

Think of H.E.L.P on your backswing

Head still – Avoid ducking your head down or bobbing up to “wind up” on the backswing
Elephant trunk – The beginning of the takeaway should have the club and arms moving as one unit, think of an “elephant trunk”
Left arm straight – Have to keep it straight!
Parallel to the ground – Don’t overawing, the top of you backswing should be where the club is parallel to the ground

Downswing

Start the downswing like you’re pulling down on a rope hanging from the ceiling, then release the hands at impact so you hear the club making a “whooshing” sound right before impact – that’s when you know you have good club lag and maximizing distance. Head still, arm tucked in, Hat
From here… you just give a good swing. Again, another why to remember is H.A.T.

Head still – Keep the head still. Again, avoiding ducking or bobbing your head
Arm tucked – Your right arm needs to be tucked in. Pretend like there is a towel under your armpit that you’re trying to hold up. This will help the angle of attack when hitting the ball
Turn your body- Start rotating your lower body- your shoulder will then catch up, followed by your arms, and the followed by your hands. This will help then your shoulder with follow, then your arms, and finally your hands. Avoid sliding back and forth – power comes from rotation

Irons: You want to compress the ball. This means that you want the feeling of hitting down into the ball, and then into the ground to create a divot. Remember you’re not trying to scoop the ball.
Driver: You should be hitting through the ball. This is different than irons, you NEVER want to take a divot while hitting driver.

Follow-Through: Balance Is Everything

After making contact, let the club keep going until it wraps around your back – keep the momentum of the club going! A few things to remember

Finish with your chest facing the target
Hold your pose, like someone’s taking your picture 📸—this helps build good balance and rhythm