An interesting discovery. After reading the Golf Digest article provided by Mox, I came to realize that I have been developing and working on the mechanics for a "one plane swing". The article suggests however that a "two plane swing" might be the better for those of us who aren't "power swingers" and who are a "bit" on in years. I'm 59 and have never been a naturally strong person in my upper body. So anyhow yesterday I decided to try the two plane swing. Once I stopped thinking about the arms moving on a different plane from my shoulders and relaxed and just "let it happen" I shot one of my better rounds of golf. Actually, if I hadn't screwed the back nine I'd a shot my lowest game yet.
I like having my stance less spread out. I like the steeper path of the swing. I like standing more erect which puts me closer to the ball. And I like the more "neutral" grip (though the stronger grip better ensures a straightening of the left arm at setup, so I have to check that). So after all this time I find myself changing the basic mechanics and setup for my swing. How crazy is that
. But it's working and I'm making good contact (mostly) and feel I have a swing that feels more natural/comfortable for me.
Also the article talks about ball placement for long and short
irons and by following that advice I found I got much better (I feel more accurate) distance with my
irons. Again, great article Mox.