You're One Shoulder Move Away From Taking Divots Like A Pro!
Mike Granato and Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf explain how the lead shoulder's downswing path determines low point control and divot quality. By demonstrating how early backward tilting causes thinned and fatted shots, they provide practical mechanics to help golfers shift forward, maintain proper spine angle, and hit solid iron shots.
Position your lead shoulder forward of its address position at impact to ensure proper low point contact past the ball.
Avoid tilting backward early in the downswing, which creates a low point behind the ball and causes flipping or thin contact.
Maintain a spine angle near 90 degrees into impact while unwinding around your upper spine rather than sliding or leaning back.
Practice downswing feels at 5 mph to lock in the proper motion before attempting full-speed swings.
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