by Jim Bromley, PGA
Last week, I discussed the set-up, and how the left arm and club shaft should be in a straight line. You should start the backswing by pushing the club back from your upper left arm or left shoulder. The club head will appear to go in a straight line, but it will actually go in an arc as your body starts to twist. Once your left arm gets to about hip-high, your right arm and right wrist will start to bend.
The simplest swing involves the left arm controlling the backswing. The left arm will complete the backswing once it reaches the right shoulder. Make no mistake about it: the more the left arm does, the more the swing will consistently strike the ball. Once your left arm reaches the right shoulder, the shaft and left arm should from a 90-degree angle.
