Hip Rotation for Distance

Hi Dave Cahill here with Cahill Golf. Today I want to talk you about how we can use our hips in conjunction with the torso to create more speed, more power and consequently more distance. Incidentally shots will be straighter as well.
Be wary of turning your hips to early. The correct timing for the hip turn is to let your arms and hands drop down into place during weight transfer and then (see photo) turn hips and torso. The club will just rush right on through.

Continue the rotational motion past the golf ball until your arms and the club are horizontal with the ground. Maintain your spine angle. Your arms will be straight. Your wrists remain passive.

For more instruction on hip rotation in the golf swing check out our previous post, Easy Golf Rotation Drill.

PGA Instructor Mike Cahill and PGA Master Instructor Dave Cahill are here to help you play better and enjoy the game more. If you would like to learn more about making a correct hip turn or timing of the hip turn please come see us in Palm Springs for golf lessons or visit us for a Palm Springs a Golf School.