Should a left handed person play golf right-handed?

Should a left handed person play golf right-handed?

Golf is a game many left-handers end up playing right-handed, often because they learned with the much more available right-handed clubs. But, if you enjoy the game, you may want to switch over, buy some lefty clubs and start playing golf the way you were meant to play.

How important is a straight left arm in golf?

The truth is, while keeping the left arm straight is not absolute imperative, it does help most players hit the ball farther and more solid. That’s because a straight left arm creates width at the top of the swing, which helps golfers create more speed and consistency.

How does the right arm fold in the backswing?

The right arm’s role in the back-swing is underrated and often misunderstood. Simply put: The right arm should be on top of the left arm (1) as you start the backswing, and then it should move under the left arm (2) as you swing the club to the top.

What should your right arm do in a golf swing?

Your left arm is still guiding the club through contact, and the right arm is pushing the club through the ball. As you bring the club through the ball, the right arm has gone from pulling the club through the swing to pushing the club through impact. The left arm remains straight and is still used as a guide.

What does the right elbow do in the golf swing?

Having the right elbow in the proper position at the top allows the trail arm to move externally and under the lead arm resulting in a shallowing of the club shaft. This allows you to deliver the clubhead to impact on an inside track with strong body rotation for power and control.

Are you supposed to turn your wrists golf swing?

In the golf swing, the movement in the wrists is incredibly important for both the distance and direction of a shot. That being said, it’s an important part of the swing that, if done properly, can really transform the way you hit the golf ball.

Andrew

Andrey is a coach, sports writer and editor. He is mainly involved in weightlifting. He also edits and writes articles for the IronSet blog where he shares his experiences. Andrey knows everything from warm-up to hard workout.