Why ‘COMING OVER THE TOP’ is Good for Your Golf Swing
Warren Bennett explains why an intentionally 'over the top' downswing feel can dramatically help golfers who get stuck inside, hit fat shots, or suffer from hooks and blocks. Inspired by Tom Watson's golf swing adjustment, Bennett demonstrates how moving the right shoulder outward toward the ball neutralizes club path and cleans up strike consistency.
Golfers who swing too far from the inside drop their right shoulder too low, causing fat shots, blocks, and over-draws.
Feeling your right shoulder move outward over the ball in transition levels out your pivot and prevents getting jammed.
Pair an over-the-top shoulder move with a passive wrist release to avoid smothering the ball and hit straight-to-fade trajectories.
Use your ball flight and strike quality as direct feedback to adjust how much shoulder feel and release control you need.