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Sole Check
Julie Brown, LPGA and PGA teaching professional
Conte’s Palm-Aire Golf Academy, Pompano Beach, Florida
If you are lacking distance and correct direction, maybe you are not letting the club do the work. When you hold the club with a light amount of pressure, the club can swing with
maximum speed. The club will maintain a square face when it is not controlled by steering hands. Hands that are too tight on the club will restrict the arms from traveling in unison with the body. This will transmit
tension through the arms and into your swing.
To discover the right amount of hold on the club, begin at the address position. To accomplish the lighter and right amount of pressure on the club include this tip in your pre-shot
routine. The wrists will be supple and promote a good one-piece takeaway.
Set up with proper posture, alignment and grip - add the following:
- Raise the sole of the clubhead above the ground so it only lightly touches the top of the blades of grass.
- Feel the club hang with its own weight. Maintain a firm, not tight, hold of the club.
- The sole of the clubhead will feather the blades of grass, giving feel and awareness of the right, lighter grip pressure.
- Now you will sense a free transition from backswing to downswing. You will realize it is easier to stay relaxed and balanced through out the whole swing.
- Enjoy better golf shots!
You may visit me at www.juliebrownlpga.com
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