The key to hitting solid golf shots is making sure your
shoulders are aimed at the target at impact. Lay a club across your
shoulders so it points to your target. This is where your shoulders
need to be at impact.
The key to hitting solid golf shots is making sure your shoulders are aimed at the target at impact. Lay a club across your shoulders so it points to your target. This is where your shoulders need to be at impact.
Most shots that aren’t solid are caused by your shoulders opening up to the target so the shoulders now aim to the left of your target instead of at your target.
When starting your downswing, slide your hips to the target and keep your front shoulder aligned properly so it doesn’t fly open behind you. Your front shoulder will go up slightly if done correctly but it won’t open. Getting the ball to travel straight or left is done by rolling the forearms over, through the impact – not rolling the shoulders or entire upper body. If your chest points at the ball at impact then your shoulders are aligned to the target and you simply roll your arms to draw the ball.
But if your shoulders are open to the target then pulls and slices will be the norm.
Don DeLorenzo is a PGA-certified instructor at Gilroy Golf Course. To schedule a lesson with Don, call Gilroy GC at 848-0490.
