The Secret of Golf
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The Secret of Golf
Unveiling the Golfing Secret
Introduction
There truly is a secret in golf that good players often use without even realizing it. According to "The Golfing Machine," the secret is lag. Understanding lag can transform your game.Understanding Lag
What is Lag?
Lag can be defined as trailing or following. It's a crucial element that golf instruction emphasizes because it ensures smooth acceleration and precise distance control. For example, when a tour player is about to hit a 6 iron from 193 yards, they rely on lag to make the shot. Many players dream of hitting their drivers that far!
In a solid swing, at the moment of impact, the clubshaft leans forward with the hands ahead of the ball. This effectively turns a 6 iron into a 5 or 4 iron. In contrast, average players often reach impact with their hands behind the ball, causing the clubshaft to lean backward, which adds loft and turns a 6 iron into a 7 or 8 iron. If you know someone whose irons all seem to hit the same distance, it's likely due to this backwards clubshaft lean.
Achieving and Maintaining Lag
The Role of Acceleration
Good players employ steady acceleration, while those who struggle often over-accelerate, losing all their lag as their hands reach maximum speed before impact.
Drills to Develop Lag
1. Towel Drill
- Wrap a towel around the hosel of your club and place the clubhead on the ground by your trailing foot.
- Try using just your wrists to move the clubface to the ball; it’s challenging and results in a backward-leaning shaft.
- Now, rotate your right shoulder toward the ball. You'll feel a heavy, dragging sensation through impact.
2. Rope Drill
- Use a piece of rope as a makeshift club. Go to the top of your swing, allowing the rope to rest on your right shoulder.
- As you begin your downswing, keep the rope on your shoulder as your hands move directly toward the ball or just in front of it. This demonstrates the rope handle technique, where the end of the rope lags behind your hands.
Most golfers mistakenly use their wrists to move the clubhead, creating an upward motion at impact rather than downward.
3. Impact Bag Drill
- Use a duffel bag, pillow, or impact bag.
- Take the club back to waist high with the clubshaft parallel to the target line.
- Simply rotate your right shoulder toward the ball, bringing your hands and body into the ideal impact position with the club lagging behind.
Conclusion
A properly lagging clubhead creates a strong downward thrust, enhancing distance, trajectory, and consistency. By incorporating these drills into your routine, you’ll start to master the secret of golf: lag.
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