Swing tip for the senior/inflexible golfer

[Sandhills Golfer]

Hey folks I stumbled upon a swing thought that I will share for the senior/inflexible golfer. Please, don't flame me. If this tip helps one person, it's worth it. I know it's a band aid.

I've had a bad back and now I am a senior golfer. It has been really difficult to turn on the backswing. I am right handed. So, by rotating my left forearm on the backswing, I have some turn and less flying elbow. It stores up some power with no sway. On the through swing, I pull down with my left hand. It helps me to get to the left side with no spin out or over the top. I've enjoyed better ball striking the last few rounds. It's going to take some practice and a round or two to get the timing down. It also doesn't hurt anything and is stress free. Years ago, I tried the lead left shoulder swing (Golf's Master Key), which hurt my shoulder. I hope it helps someone.

 

Edited March 30, 2018 by Sandhills Golfe

[Club Rat]

1 hour ago, Sandhills Golfe said:

So, by rotating my left forearm on the backswing

I have a good friend who lost lower body mobility due to spinal nerves becoming damaged.
Anyway, he plays in a specialized golf cart made for players with disabilities made by Otto-Bock.
He rides around in it and the vehicle will literally raise up while retaining him in a standup position.
The restraints to the upper chest, a seat belt and lower leg support/restraints only allow him to use his arms and very little shoulder turn.

But needless to say, he swings well using forearm rotation with the tremendous upper body strength he has.
Along with timely wrist action, he produces a good forcible impact on the ball. 

Glad your findings have extended the ability to continue playing.

[Sandhills Golfer]

On 3/30/2018 at 5:39 PM, Club Rat said:

I have a good friend who lost lower body mobility due to spinal nerves becoming damaged.
Anyway, he plays in a specialized golf cart made for players with disabilities made by Otto-Bock.
He rides around in it and the vehicle will literally raise up while retaining him in a standup position.
The restraints to the upper chest, a seat belt and lower leg support/restraints only allow him to use his arms and very little shoulder turn.

But needless to say, he swings well using forearm rotation with the tremendous upper body strength he has.
Along with timely wrist action, he produces a good forcible impact on the ball. 

Glad your findings have extended the ability to continue playing.

Thanks, Club Rat. It's not a miracle. But, definitely a more consistent way to play. It gets better with time as well.

[cooke119]

On ‎3‎/‎30‎/‎2018 at 3:43 PM, Sandhills Golfe said:

Hey folks I stumbled upon a swing thought that I will share for the senior/inflexible golfer. Please, don't flame me. If this tip helps one person, it's worth it. I know it's a band aid.

I've had a bad back and now I am a senior golfer. It has been really difficult to turn on the backswing. I am right handed. So, by rotating my left forearm on the backswing, I have some turn and less flying elbow. It stores up some power with no sway. On the through swing, I pull down with my left hand. It helps me to get to the left side with no spin out or over the top. I've enjoyed better ball striking the last few rounds. It's going to take some practice and a round or two to get the timing down. It also doesn't hurt anything and is stress free. Years ago, I tried the lead left shoulder swing (Golf's Master Key), which hurt my shoulder. I hope it helps someone.

 

I'm interested given I have had three back surgeries and I'm 66 years old. Which was are you rotating you left forearm?

[Club Rat]

50 minutes ago, cooke119 said:

are you rotating you left forearm?

When you address the ball the palms are in a prayer position.
As you take the club away, the left hand would roll clockwise (now the back of the hand would face up)
When you reach the top of the swing with limited torso rotation, you would then pull down with the left arm/shoulder
You can develop a reasonable swing speed and most likely the arc will be smaller causing steepness of the club.
The key is to not try to over power the arc with hips sliding or spinning out of the swing.

Use a lightweight - high loft driver and let the club do the work.

[cooke119]

22 hours ago, Club Rat said:

When you address the ball the palms are in a prayer position.
As you take the club away, the left hand would roll clockwise (now the back of the hand would face up)
When you reach the top of the swing with limited torso rotation, you would then pull down with the left arm/shoulder
You can develop a reasonable swing speed and most likely the arc will be smaller causing steepness of the club.
The key is to not try to over power the arc with hips sliding or spinning out of the swing.

Use a lightweight - high loft driver and let the club do the work.

Thanks

 

[Sandhills Golfer]

On 4/2/2018 at 5:34 PM, cooke119 said:

I'm interested given I have had three back surgeries and I'm 66 years old. Which was are you rotating you left forearm?

Sorry, for the late reply. I just saw this. I am a right handed golfer. I rotate my lead (left) arm on the backswing and pull through with my left hand on the downswing. I feel like I am rotating my entire arm. But, likely it is the left forearm doing the work on the backswing.

Let me know how it works. I had just tried the left hand through off and on for a few years and this change came to me quickly. Rotating the left arm on the backswing made a difference. It helps with backswing - better turn, less flying elbow and less swaying

For chip shots, I still take the club back normally and pull through with my left hand. 

 

Edited April 8, 2018 by Sandhills Golfe