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You know, it takes a while for things to sink in when it comes to golf instruction. But I was watching the Women's LPGA this weekend and they were analyzing some of the girls's swings, especially Michelle Wie, and something struck me that may be totally wrong but here goes. The swing plane can largely be determined by how you set up on the ball. If I reach way out with the club and swing with the club on basically the same angle to my body just turning my shoulders the plan is very flat. As I pull the club closer to my body the plane gets more upright. Of course this is coupled with the bend you have at the waist when you bend toward or away from the ball. I have always thought of the swing plane before with how I swing my arms. Which is more correct?
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Re: About This Swing Plane Thing
I'm not an expert, but from what I know, your observation is mostly correct. The swing plane is dictated by your address position and how far or close to the ball you are...this is why you have a steeper swing plane with wedges and short irons and a flatter swing plane with long irons, woods and driver. You swing along that plane established by that club at address.
However, I think for all clubs you should just let your arms hang down naturally from your shoulders at address (maybe reach a hair or two forward for driver), and not get into thinking about moving your hands closer to you or away from your body.
Take a look at Jim Furyk's swing. His hands are extremely close to his body, and he takes it back on an extremely steep plane. I'm not saying you should copy him, it's just an example. -
Re: About This Swing Plane Thing
Yeah, agree with allowing the arms to hang down naturally. Thinking about it this way helps visualize turning the shoulders to bring the club back rather than swinging the arms back like I have been doing.Comment
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