Tip From the Archives

Poor Turn

Problem

You need to work on making a fuller backswing for more powerful drives but you do not have a lot of time outside of work to practice.

Cure

Work on improving your turning flexibility by exercising in your chair.

Therapy

Sit upright on the edge of your chair with your feet flat on the floor while pressing your knees together. Imagine that you have a club across the front of your chest and turn your shoulders back so that the end of the club points towards the back of the chair without moving or separating your legs. Now return to facing forward, make sure you are pressing your knees together, and turn in the other direction. Repeat this exercise several times in both directions. Too many players focus on only on their ability to turn back, away from the ball as if they are making a backswing and forget how important it is to have the flexibility and ease to making a powerful forward swing and follow through. So make sure you do this in both directions and to repeat this exercise several times a week.

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11 votes

 
Ken | 4 years ago, at the start of April

I was half expecting to see an article on how to not lose your focus after having a great first 9 holes. I seem to have a "poor turn" every few rounds.

Bill Zak | 4 years ago, at the start of April

Great tip for seniors, particularly. My physical therapist agrees.



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