Can you golf with one arm?

Laurent Hurtubise was born with one arm and started playing golf at age 11. When you do that, things tend to change a little bit. The video went viral and he became an instant celebrity on the golf course. NBC 7’s Derek Togerson spoke with Laurent about his shot and what he hopes it can lead to in the future.

Does left arm lead golf swing?

Although it isn’t the dominant arm for right-handed players, the left arm is vital to the golf swing. It largely determines the spacing and arc of your golf swing, it helps control the clubface and ensures power through impact.

Which arm do you use more in golf?

“Anything that disturbs that flow is going to ruin your golf swing,” Hall said. Third, Hall said golfers must have their lead arm and hand in control of their swing. That’s the left arm for right-handed golfers and the right arm for lefties. By leading, you avoid hitting at the ball.

Should left arm be straight at address?

When you address the golf ball your left arm should be straight. You do not want to lock it tightly and tensely, but you do want to achieve a fully extended position with your left arm. Your left arm should return back to the ball and move through impact in a fully extended position.

How to do a one-handed Swing Golf Drill?

One-Handed Swings 1 Grip the club Use any golf club for this drill. 2 Feet together Assume your golf posture but stand with your ankles touching each other. 3 Make continuous swings

Which is the most important drill in golf?

First, let me say that I hate blanket statements in golf instruction. There are so few absolutes in the golf swing, which is why recommending one thing for all golfers is usually one of the most detrimental things you can do as an instructor. With every rule there is an exception, however, and I believe this drill to be that exception.

Are there any exceptions to the Golf Drill?

With every rule there is an exception, however, and I believe this drill to be that exception. A ton of golf instructors, commentators, and average golfers have noted throughout golf history that there are hundreds of different combinations of golf swings that can produce world-class results.

What kind of motion does a golf swing have?

“In golf, a swing is a positive, indivisible motion backward and forward. It has definite form or shape, which is an arc, or part of a circle,” once said Ernest Jones. This simple drill, that you can do anywhere, at anytime (even on the course), is my derivative of Jones’s teachings and writings.