Turn within your flexibility for maximum distance and accuracy

Turning the Shoulders More?

Hi Dave Cahill here with Cahill Golf. Today we are going to talk about turning the shoulders more to create power. Is that always the best thing? If you turn them correctly it is.

I often see people with limited flexibility forcing a turn by flattening their shoulders out. This will improperly put the club and the swing on an entirely different plane. Flattening the shoulders makes it difficult to get back to the ball.

The other thing I often see are golfers with limited flexibility  who tend to stand up to increase their turn, incorrectly – straightening out of the spine angle established at address. Standing up out of the spine angle makes it more difficult to get back to the ball.

The answer to the question “Is it always the best to turn the shoulders more?” is, turn within your flexibility. Maintain your original spine angle. Do not flatten your shoulders. Do not stand up. Turn as far as you can and then make your swing from there.

A correct shoulder turn or coil in golf is accomplished by keeping the turn within your flexibility range.

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 shoulder turn please come see us in Palm Springs or Minnesota for golf lessons or visit us for a Palm Springs a Golf School.

PGA Instructor Mike Cahill 612-501-9015 mikecahill@cahillgolf.com
PGA Master Instructor Dave Cahill 952-994-0387 davecahill@cahillgolf.com