Release in the golf swing is a phrase often used in golfing parlance, but it can cause confusion for a lot of people. In this video and article below, PGA pro Ben Emerson runs through everything you need to know…
Contrary to popular belief, releasing the club doesn’t simply mean chucking the hands through impact and letting the toe turn over aggressively. Rather, golfers should think of it as a way of releasing power through the body, club and into the ball at the correct moment. You want it to be something that occurs naturally and as a positive consequence of what’s come before.
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There are a couple of common faults among amateurs that can lead to an inefficient release. One of them is known as casting, whereby the angle created between the arms and the club is released too early, resulting in a scooping motion at impact – this is such a power-killer.
Casting the club from the top of the swing will result in a loss of power and accuracy
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A good drill to hone an effective release pattern can be done by placing a tee into the ground a few feet in front of the ball. From there, you’re going to rehearse a good impact position with the hands forward and the hips slightly open, before working on a few half-swing punch shots.
This is what a good impact position looks like
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Crucially, you should not be trying to hit ‘at’ the ball. Get the sequence right and the club will breeze through impact, accelerating as it goes – this is one of the most important elements in how to swing a golf club. Swing back until your lead arm is parallel to the ground, then swing through and try to stop when the clubhead is pointing at the tee. Don’t worry if it takes a few attempts to achieve the desired position; by simply working towards that goal, you’ll be improving your release and sequence as a byproduct.
When doing this drill, you want to get the club pointing at the tee shortly after impact
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For every five balls, do the drill a few times and then hit…
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