NEVER Let Your Trail Shoulder Do This in the Golf Swing
2 golfers recommended it · 2025–2026
Explainer · Advanced
Explains why the trail shoulder should not open early, with the left side moving toward the ball.
Why golfers recommend it
- Do not open shoulders early
- AMG left side toward ball
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2 comments from Reddit
u/HustlaOfCultcha 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Been working on the OTT”
It's just a hand path issue, You're shallowing out a ton. It's happening because of 2 reaons: 1) You're opening up your shoulders way too much and too early starting in transition. 2) You have a lot of bend of the right arm from the elbow and you abduct your right arm a ton (think John Daly). This just makes it hard for you to lower and unfold your right arm enough. I think you will hit it far better if you just …
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u/throwaway1045820872 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Tips appreciated”
Your main issue is how you move your left side so much toward the ball during the backswing (which causes your head to shoot forward like you mentioned). You need to resolve this before trying to change much else, as the rest of your swing will be compensating for it. Athletic Motion golf has a video that might help. ▶ this video Outside of that your hands are slightly too far from your body, let them hang down a …
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