Different Types of Golf Swings (Is it Worth Knowing More Than One?)
There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of ways to swing a golf club. However, most of these ways can be broken down into 5 different types of golf swings.
Is there a perfect golf swing?
Not really.
However, there are key features we see in all different types of golf swings that need to be in place to hit solid shots. I’ll take you through the different types of golf swings and give you some tips for building a swing that works best for your game.
Different Types of Golf Swings (Key Takeaways)
If you don’t have time to investigate all of these golf swings right now, here are the most important takeaways.
- Take some time to learn what type of swing you have; when you run into issues, the troubleshooting process will be considerably easier.
- The type of golf swing you have is not just about personal preference but also natural ability, flexibility, body size, and movement.
- All great golf swings have a balanced and proper setup, good timing, tempo, and wrist action throughout the entire swing.
If your current swing is not working for you, there is no need to reinvent the wheel; start with subtle changes and transform your golf swing piece by piece
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Different Types of Golf Swings
There are five basic types of golf swings.
However, it’s important to remember that in addition to these types of golf swings, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to swing a golf club.
To make things easier for both golfers and instructors, these different types of golf swings can be broken down into the following:
- Stack & Tilt
- Hands & Arms Swing
- Hold Off Swing
- Rotational/Traditional Swing
- One Plane Swing
Let’s break these down further so you can start incorporating some of this into your own golf game.
