Breaking Down Viktor Hovland’s Swing: Matchups That Make Him Elite

George Gankas breaks down Viktor Hovland's elite swing mechanics, focusing on how he manages an extremely closed clubface. Gankas explains that Hovland uses shoulder retraction and specific elbow 'breaking' movements to prevent the face from closing further and to maintain a shallow path.

• Viktor Hovland maintains a very closed (shut) clubface at the top of his swing.
• Shoulder retraction and a slight 'backup' move help shallow the club during the transition.
• Intentional elbow separation (breaking) allows the clubface to stay open relative to his path.
• Keeping the handle forward is a critical matchup to prevent a shut face from over-rotating.

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