5 Stages to a Better Golf Swing: What Beginners Get Wrong
PGA instructor Gale Peterson details a 5-stage swing building framework tailored for beginner golfers. Starting from a small feet-together drill with minimal wrist hinge, the lesson systematically incorporates wrist hinge, shoulder rotation, forearm release, and body follow-through. This progression prevents scooping at impact and establishes clean down-and-through iron contact.
Build your swing systematically from small to full size, ensuring each stage takes a divot in front of the ball.
Stage 1 uses a narrow stance with minimal wrist hinge to create forward shaft lean and smash factor at impact.
Stage 2 adds left wrist hinge to set the club on plane and generate distance.
Stage 3 introduces shoulder rotation to load weight onto the inside of the trail foot.
Stages 4 and 5 integrate proper arm release and body turn through to the finish, eliminating the scoop and flip.
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