Get A Better Release For More Accuracy And Power

by Marc Peterson, CPGA Teaching Professional

 

Are you struggling with flying elbows, causing you to be disconnected through the hitting area and producing a slice or a topped shot and no distance?

 

Having your arms in full extension through impact is critical to not only making good contact but also to releasing the golf club properly for better distance.

 

The distance you have between your elbows at set-up needs to stay constant throughout the entire swing.  Any time your back elbow is flying or separated from my left elbow it can produce a slice or a miss hit shot.

 

Here a great drill for you to improve all of this:

 

Blow up a balloon and place it between your elbows at address, now set-up to the golf ball normally and simply hit golf shots making sure you don’t lose the balloon during the entire swing.  This will eliminate any unnecessary movement with your arms and allow you to release the club properly.  It’s a great drill that even PGA tour Pro’s use all the time.

 

Good golfing,