Your Game
NO: A common
fault among players
who are too upright
is swinging on an
out-to-in path.
Practice a flat motion by swinging
the club around the body in an
exaggerated manner.
YOU’RE TOO UPRIGHT
How do you know if your swing is too upright? You may be able
to feel that your arms and the club are too high and above your
shoulders, both going back and coming through. If not, there are
plenty of other clues: you take a deep divot; impact is off the toe
of the club; you pop up and/or slice your driver; you pull your
short irons and the toe of the club sticks in the ground; or even
good contact produces short shots.
If you are familiar with any of the above patterns, I’m willing
to bet that you have a weak grip. Before doing anything else,
strengthen your grip by turning both hands to the right on the
club (for right-handed golfers). The Vs formed by the crease
between the thumb and forefinger should point to your right
shoulder, instead of at the middle of your chest, where they
probably point now. Strengthen your grip so you can square up
and then turn the club over through impact.
Some better players rely on a strong