The #1 Secret to Releasing the Golf Club Correctly
3 golfers recommended it · 2025–2026
Explainer · Intermediate
Explains the key to releasing the club correctly and avoiding an early release.
Why golfers recommend it
- Release and follow through start
- Good video on early release
- Drills, shaft lean vs early extension
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
3 comments from Reddit
u/chic_kennugget 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Getting good contact, but lacking in distance”
I've been playing for about 4 months now and have a similar swing as you. it's harder to tell from this angle but i think you're releasing it a bit early. At least that's my main issue... I feel like I'm releasing the club early in my downswing which causes a big sweeping motion and I only hit it 120-130 yards with my 7i. It's a playable swing but I've noticed when I really engage my hips and "release" it later, I …
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u/USN303 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Not straight but I think I got the feeling. Any tips welcome”
Looking good - you are on the right track! Start looking at proper release and follow through and you’ll start gaining distance! Here’s a good start: ▶ this video
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u/traveljon 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Release”
▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video Really hard to practice on turf. You'll want to do these drills or any other ball striking drills on real grass if you can. Also, one big key that a lot of people fail to mention is you can't maintain forward shaft lean if you have bad early extension. If you stand up too quickly, you'll always want to scoop to prevent topping or passing over the ball entirely.
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