4. SHAFT = ARM
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Although not allowed on the PGA Tour and at some stuffy country clubs, even the best players in the world wear shorts to keep cool in the summer. Avoiding the heat helps your practice time last longer.
The shaft ought to be an extension of your left arm. If you want better control, consider the shaft of the club as an extension of your left arm (right for southpaws) at address. Early in the backswing, you’ll want to get in this aligned position anyway, so why not go ahead and start with the shaft already in the right place?
If you’re trying this for the first time, you’ll notice how drastically closed the clubface will look. But, in reality, it isn’t; you just have to trust your eyes and know that you’re in the correct position. From here, swing the club back using your arms and body and let your wrists hinge naturally at the top. I like to use a mirror to check and see my position with all my clubs since it not only helps me correct myself, it gives me a mental picture of how my stance should look.
