9/24 - How to Create MAXIMUM WIDTH in Your Golf Swing
Warren Bennett demonstrates how to create maximum width at the top of the golf swing by combining proper body coil with early wrist hinge. He introduces the 'Mind the Gap' concept, explaining that keeping the arms away from the body prevents an over-the-top transition and increases clubhead speed. The video features practical drills using a fairway head cover to provide immediate feedback on arm positioning.
Maximum width is achieved when the arms stay away from the body ('Mind the Gap') at the top of the backswing.
A proper body coil (rotating the belt buckle) is the foundation required to create space for the arms to swing out.
Wrist hinge is crucial; without it, the arms often collapse in the second half of the backswing to find length.
Use a head cover under the armpit—if it doesn't fall out during the backswing, your arms are too tight to your body.
Keep the trail elbow in front of the trail shoulder to make the downswing path significantly easier to manage.