The Correct Golf Release 90% Of Amateurs Never Learn

Eric Cogorno breaks down the mechanics of a professional golf release, focusing on the synergy between lead wrist hinge and forearm rotation. He demonstrates how to transition from a flat lead wrist at impact to a controlled extension and rehinge up the plane line to eliminate the common 'flip' and improve compression.

• The lead wrist should remain flat from the downswing through impact, only extending about 45 degrees past the ball.
• Master the 180-degree rotation: glove logo points away in the downswing, at the target at impact, and behind you in the follow-through.
• A proper release involves rehinging the club so the butt of the shaft points back at the ball-target line.
• Better ball strikers utilize significantly more lead arm rotation (supination) than amateurs, who often try to hold the face square.
• If you struggle with 'flipping,' exaggerate the feeling of a bowed lead wrist through impact to find a neutral position.

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