The first move away from the ball pretty much sets the tone for the swing. Think about keeping your left arm comfortably straight as you start back, and you will create and enjoy similar width in the backswing.

As I mentioned earlier, I like to set-up so that my left arm and the club shaft form a straight line at address (left). This creates a lever that will apply maximum pressure to the ball at the point of impact. To help me achieve this, I think about keeping my left arm gently extended throughout my whole swing – back and through. The key word to remember in that last sentence is ‘gently’. Don’t jam your left arm into a rigid position – that will actually reduce the distance you hit the ball. There has to be a little softness at the elbow.

Quick tip:
Hover the clubhead at address for a clean takeaway

A smooth tempo is one of the most important keys to generating a powerful backswing. I like to hover the clubhead just above the ground at address so that I can sweep the club back away from the ball without any fear of it snagging the grass and disrupting my rhythm.

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