Why your golf game is stuck: Fix your impact today.
Kirk Junge of Setup4impact Golf explains that the key differentiator between professional and amateur golfers is the position of the hands at impact. He demonstrates how to stop 'flipping' the club by using a single-plane setup and practicing short-swing repetitions where the grip leads the clubhead. By focusing directly on the moment of impact rather than backswing mechanics, golfers can achieve significantly more consistent ball striking.
Professional golfers consistently lead with the hands and grip ahead of the clubhead through impact.
A 'flipping' motion, where the clubhead passes the hands too early, is the primary cause of inconsistency for 98% of amateurs.
Focusing on impact-specific practice is more effective than obsessing over backswing or hip turn mechanics.
Setting up on your intended impact plane simplifies the swing into a single-plane motion.
High repetition of short swings is the best way to train the muscle memory of the proper impact position.