Here are some interesting golf statistics for you. According to Dave Pelz, over 65% off all golf shots are played within 120 yards of the hole. And according to Dr. Jim Suttie, over 65 percent of all golfers lose their original posture when they swing a golf club.
Also according to Suttie, a ball that has been topped, thinned or fatted does not occur because you looked up. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, you probably did stand up, but it is very unlikely that you looked up. Golfers, even professionals, will often lose their spine angle at impact. The result that typically happens for them is a block to the right or a hook to the left. This is because the standing up at impact makes you rely on your hand action, where you have to hang on to the club or release the club too early at impact. I have always said that the hands are chokers when it comes to being consistent. Golfers must use their body, and let their hands respond to the motion.
So what are you trying to do when you make a good golf swing? Getting a good posture at address is the first step. Once you are in a good posture, your goal should be to simply stay in that posture on the backswing, and turn your shoulders 90 degrees (perpendicular) to your spine. If you are able to do this, then you will be in a good position to start your downswing. Many golfers either stand up on the backswing and lose their spine angle, or dip downward towards the ball. In either case, the movement up or down will cause inconsistent impact.
The downswing is somewhat similar to the backswing, in that the shoulders must again rotate 90 degrees to the spine. When the upper body pulls away from the ball coming down, this is called “coming out of your spine angle” or “standing up.” This can cause a lot of thin, fat, and toed shots.
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