What a difference one subtle change makes.  I’m reading Golf Anatomy which digs a bit deeper into biomechanics.  One point struck me about the left leg and its role, so I modified the movement slightly to more actively initiate the downswing by positioning the left knee out over the left foot. This puts me on my left side and the hips easily turning back.  I’ve been struggling to initiate with the legs consistently and thinking of it this way has already been beneficial.

I was stunned on the range today just how well it worked.  Flush, connected swings in good balance with a nice high finish.  7-irons were flying straight and 170-175. 9-irons @ 145-150.  5-irons were solid for a change but not the majority.  When flushed they were probably 190.  SW was accurate – within 15 ft radius and 105-115y.

But the key is that I had a smooth swing with all the power generated by the proper hip turn.  When I sped things up, the shots failed.  Only a couple sliced shots and even my drives were pretty decent and straight today.  Same thing with the drive… initiate with the lower body and hold onto the hinge.

Two seasoned golfers (one of the a “player” back in the day) asked what I was hitting, told him 6-iron and he commented “pretty strong.”  Then asked my handicap assuming it was a 5-6.  A 5-6!  He also said I was working on the right things.  For me, that comment was the most important since I’m not using an instructor.

This is YOUR swing sequence.  When you do this, you hit solid shots.

• Setup w/ a wider base and DO your normal pre-shot routine
• Initiate the swing with your shoulders (and arms/hands simultaneously)
• Full shoulder turn and stay connected
• Good wrist hinge at the top
• Initiate the forward swing by feeling like you’re turning the left leg out and to the target and turn the hips
• Keep the wrist hinge longer than you think
• Let it go