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In an effort to eliminate this error, when he’s swinging well, Jake
feels as though his right hip stays back a little longer during the
downswing, the club stays in front of him on the descent and he
swings the handle to the left through impact. Jake is a big, strong
guy, and the less hand action the better. We want his big muscles
doing the heavy lifting in his golf swing rather than having Jake’s
hands fix his faults.
He’s come a long way and has a very bright future ahead. Once
he understood the overall picture, we’ve been off to the races and
he’s become very self-reliant.

1. A neutral setup—just what we’re looking for at the start position

Analysis by Nick Clinard, the head men’s golf coach at Auburn University.

6. Full extension on the follow through with the club swinging left

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2. The turning of his chest and shoulders, as well as upper and lower body
separation, helps to power Jake’s swing
3. His takeaway has more of a ‘swing away’ look to it and the club is hinging up
above his hands
4. The club is in a square position at the top. No compensations needed from here
5. Jake’s hands are hiding the clubhead here—that’s ideal

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