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Most amateurs forget this key swing element. Here’s how to avoid that mistake

Most amateurs forget this key swing element. Here’s how to avoid that mistake

Amateur Golfers’ Crucial Mistake

Many novice golfers neglect a vital element in their swing, hinder their performance. This common mistake stems from focusing excessively on the backswing and downswing, neglecting the follow-through. Like an incomplete story, an incomplete swing fails to maximize distance and accuracy.

To master the follow-through, golfers must extend their arms fully until the club shaft points towards their target. This extension generates power through centrifugal force and stabilizes the swing.

Ignoring the follow-through leads to an abrupt stop or loss of power in the downswing. By incorporating a complete follow-through, amateur golfers can unlock improved distance control and greater accuracy, transforming their performance on the course.

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