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How to fix your downswing transition

One of the most critical phases of the golf swing is the transition from backswing to downswing. When this movement breaks down, golfers often lose control of the clubface and struggle with ...
Many golfers have swing tendencies that, no matter how hard they try, they can’t get rid of. That’s why in this Golf Digest+ series, Matchmakers, Golf Digest No. 1 Teacher in America Mark Blackburn is ...
Here's a fact: If your golf swing doesn't start right, there's a high probability that your result will be poor.
You’ve heard the term “load up on your backswing.” Good advice, but often misunderstood by a majority of players. In my research using Swing Catalyst and various force plates, I’ve found that the ...
Have you ever worked on a swing change with your instructor, felt like you really had it on the range, and then completely lost it the moment you stepped onto the first tee? Here’s the thing: It’s not ...
For most golfers, sneaking off to the range for more than an hour per week isn't really feasible. Most of our golf swing practice is going to be done at home: In our garage, or yard, or in front of ...
It is best to think of your golf swing as an equation. And like any equation, it does not work unless it balances.
Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. As most golfers know, what you do in the backswing has a huge impact on what you ...
Most golf instructors focus on improving a player's backswing because a lot of flaws in the downswing occur as a result of starting from a bad position at the top, says David Leadbetter, one of Golf ...