Golf Drills and Tips from Jack Winer our resident PGA Professional at Abridge.
Early Extension
Do you struggle with inconsistencies in your ball striking that produces unexpected bad shots including pushes, slices and hooks ?
Poor contacted golf shots like these may be caused by an early extension of the body. This occurs when there is a forward movement of the hips and lower body towards the golf ball at the start of the downswing. As a result the plane gets underneath us causing the club and arms to get stuck behind the body.
Here is a simple drill that can be easily practiced on the range.
You should start the drill by taking your normal set up with the back of your ‘derriere’ resting against your golf bag.
From this position take the club to the top of the back swing whilst ensuring you stay in contact with bag.
On the downswing try and feel like you are going to maintain that contact or even push back slightly as if you are trying to push the bag over. This subtle feeling will greatly assist the ability to stop that early extension.
Jack qualified as a PGA professional in 2018 and finished the year by competing in the PGA Play-Offs at Antalya Golf Club on the PGA Sultan course in Turkey. He will be regularly providing his tips and drills over the coming months to help all levels of golfers
Alternatively you can contact Jack directly by :
Pro Shop: 01708 688 333 – Mobile: 07835 205710
Email: jackwinergolf@gmail.com
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