Don't Turn Your Shoulders for Your Driver Golf Swing?

TLDRTurning the shoulders in your golf swing, especially with the driver, can hurt your distances, consistency, and body. Making a big rotation on the backswing is not necessary for most golfers and can lead to weak positions and poor contact. Instead, focus on maintaining a shorter movement, creating width, and utilizing your natural abilities for a more powerful and accurate drive.

Key insights

⚠️Turning the shoulders too much in your golf swing can hurt your distances and consistency.

🔄A big rotation on the backswing can cause a weak position and lead to poor contact.

🚫Not everyone has the physical ability to make a big turn like professional golfers.

💪Focus on creating width, maintaining a balanced setup, and utilizing your body's natural movements for power and accuracy.

Practice short, steady swings with the correct technique to improve your drives.

Q&A

Why is turning the shoulders bad for the golf swing?

Turning the shoulders too much can lead to weak positions, poor contact, and decreased distances.

Can everyone make a big rotation on the backswing?

No, not everyone has the physical ability or flexibility to make a big turn like professional golfers.

What should I focus on instead of turning my shoulders?

Focus on creating width, maintaining a balanced setup, and utilizing your body's natural movements for power and accuracy.

How can I improve my drives?

Practice short, steady swings with the correct technique, and incorporate the tips mentioned in the video to improve your drives.

Is turning the shoulders necessary for a powerful drive?

No, a big rotation on the backswing is not necessary for most golfers. Utilizing your natural abilities, creating width, and maintaining balance can result in a powerful drive.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Turning the shoulders in your golf swing, especially with the driver, can hurt your distances, consistency, and body.

01:35Attempting to make a big rotation on the backswing can lead to weak positions and poor contact.

02:56Not everyone has the physical ability to make a big turn like professional golfers.

04:08Focus on creating width, maintaining a balanced setup, and utilizing your body's natural movements for power and accuracy.

08:48Practice short, steady swings with the correct technique to improve your drives.