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Ryan joined the GOLFTEC Team in 2021 and is writer and editor for the GOLFTEC Scramble, communications specialist for GOLFTEC’s public relations and social media, and content producer for digital and video campaigns. Ryan is an avid and scratch golfer, who studies and researches all aspects of the game.
Mastering hip sway could be the fix you need. In this edition of Fix My Fault, GOLFTEC Coach Tim Sam breaks down how proper hip movement directly impacts distance control and low point consistency—key traits that separate amateurs from pros.
Lead elbow flex refers to the bend in your lead (front) elbow during the golf swing. More flex usually means more inconsistency—causing fat or thin shots. Better players maintain a straighter lead arm by pushing their arms outward throughout the swing, rather than pulling them in toward the body.
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