Do you ever look at the best players on the course that release the golf club absolutely perfectly, stand there, and just stare? Same.
A proper release is what we all want when we play golf.
Don’t worry, though. We got you! You’ll know how to hold the golf club properly and have a good release in no time.
How to Achieve the Perfect Golf Swing Release
A correct release makes the game. Many golfers can agree that a good release of the golf club correctly helps you make a good shot with more power and great speed.
Now, let’s get to it.
Fast Tiny Tips:
- During a downswing, the clubhead is in an open impact position relative to the target line.
- Build a consistent swing to release properly in EVERY GAME.
- Focus on your release position for either right-hand or left-hand dominant players.
Basically, what we’re trying to do here is to get you to do this as naturally as possible, which leads to a great golf swing release.
A good shot has so many factors to consider. During a good golf club release, all these come together and make for good, consistent swings while in the game.
It’s a process that takes progress, after all, so we’re getting to it carefully.
Factors to Consider When Taking the Swing
We’re already established that golf instruction is somewhat tricky to get to, so we’re breaking it down for you.
1) Grip Matters More Now Than Ever
We’re looking for consistency here. That said, the wrong grip is a cause of inconsistency.
We don’t want that, so we’re working to watch our grip pressure when we hold the club properly, and more importantly, when going in for a swing.
We don’t want TOO MUCH or TOO LITTLE of something. Look out for these two to avoid.
- A Super Weak Grip – you won’t get any speed or power if your hold is too weak. The ball should be the one flying, not the club out of your hands.
- The Death Grip – if your hold is too tight, that might create extra unwanted tension and ruin the accuracy of your release. This also restricts proper movement when hitting the ball.
Aside from the correct wrist action while on your backswing, the right drip does the magic. When going for a good golf club release, use light grip pressure on your swing.
The correct grip pressure for your golf swing is:
- Consistent momentum and power throughout.
- Controlled club head speed.
- NOT holding TOO TIGHT.
Whether it’s the right hand or left hand you’re using, it’s best to rely on the club shaft lightly. It’s enough to make a smooth and consistent swing naturally happen.
2) A Sound Golf Swing Makes the Golf Ball Sing
A proper golf swing makes the whole game. You heard this from us first.
When making a golf swing, you rotate from your position away from the target, which is called a backswing, and then back towards it in a downswing.
Even experienced and intermediate players slide instead of rotate, which is not good. Golfers who slide and sway from side to side don’t make great shots.
To release the golf club correctly, you have to have proper rotation.
Rotating properly during the downswing makes sure that you DON’T hit the ground with your golf club.
It also makes for more power and speed when you hit the ball, already making your technique BETTER than most golfers out there.
Just sliding in the right direction isn’t enough to get the clubhead speed and power to its very best. You really need to rotate your body when you release the golf club.
Also, note that the downswing is what we need to work on when going for a good swing release. There are TWO main things to consider when doing so.
- Forearm Rotation – determines the overall force of your swing.
- Wrist Hinge Movement – determines the power and momentum of your swing.
Remember that some beginner golfers tend to overlook these two basics, which ends up in them not having a great club release.
3) Don’t Hold Back
You know the drill at this point. When you release the club, you really need to be hitting with a little bit more power. So, follow these quick tips!
- Don’t be stiff around the arms.
- Watch yourself and your position.
- Don’t hold back!
- And release the club with feeling!
You’re not in a movie, so the club face hitting the ball won’t be in slow motion. You’d want to reach a great distance, so hit it with your best shot. FIRE AWAY!
You can do everything right as you make it through the first half of swinging the club, but it can still go sideways (sometimes literally) as the clubhead approaches the ball.
Most golfers find this an ISSUE. They tend to stiffen their left wrist and right wrist when going for a face square when they’re not feeling all that confident about their swing.
This ruins the shot because their self-doubt manifests into weak or stiff arms. Holding back your swing will slow down the rotation of your body during the downswing.
And we already talked about how important rotation is when going for a golf swing release.
It’s better to swing the golf club PROPERLY all the way through, letting for a great release. Not only do you hit the target with full force, but this allows your ball to go to distance.
For better results instead of more lag and bad swings, trust yourself and your technique. You’ll make for a better ball striker with a looser right arm and left arm, full of confidence and force in your swing.
4) Equipment Does Matter
When going in for a good golf swing release, you’d hardly think that what you use matters.
Oh, but it does!
You and your club have to be a good fit for one another. When getting yourself a golf club, it’s important to look out for these specific features that’ll help you out when you’re playing on the field.
- Grip size – a good grip size is one that perfectly fits with the hold of your hand. If the grips on the club are TOO THICK, it will be MORE DIFFICULT to achieve a goof golf club release.
- Shaft flex – the shaft flex of your clubs SHOULD NOT be too stiff. If it is, it might be hard to load and unload the club, making you struggle with the release and especially when the clubhead hits the target.
The perfect golf swing is what we want to get the golf ball across the course. So, you have to know that what you’re working with is suited just for you.
Instead of having trouble with the equipment you use, you’ll only have room to focus on the performance and execution.
When in the game, the great swing comes with how well you utilize what you have.
Why Your Release Should Matter
Now that you know the basics of executing a good golf swing, it’s a matter of a drill or two and some practice.
It’s a matter of asking the question: Why exactly does release matter when playing golf?
Simple. A good release is a mere step of what makes you an average player from a great player.
When in the proper impact position, a release of your club determines how much force you put into hitting the golf ball, as well as the direction it might fly into.
The MORE CONTROLLED and consistent you are with your release, the BETTER.
It matters because you want to be a good player, and good players work on their release.
Ways to Release the Golf Club
Here, we present the DIFFERENT WAYS you can release the club and who it works for best.
1) Push Release
Best used for golf players with a stronger hold on the club.
With the club face slightly open during the swing until impact, the wrists are not moving. This action is called a push release because it’s a square to square approach.
This DOES NOT add loft during the downswing. Plus, it makes for great distance once you’ve had an impact with the ball, making for GREAT game performance.
It’s great to use this method if you’re just starting the game of golf.
Typically, beginners don’t have much swing speed and tend to hold the club a little bit tighter than those who have been playing for long.
That’s always okay when just getting into the game. Making a club release is all about how far you can go anyways.
2) Slap Hinge Release
Best for beginners as well, but you’ll be focusing on a lot of wrist action in this one.
Get your body into position, with your hands flat and your wrists leading the clubhead.
- If you’re RIGHT-HANDED, the left wrist releases up and the right hand follows underneath.
- If you’re LEFT-HANDED, the right wrist releases, and the left hand follows.
Although it depends a lot on good timing, the slap hinge release works well for those of you who generate a lot of speed naturally while going in for a swing.
It’s great to use this method if you’re a fast beginner or a senior player.
Some beginners rely on their natural speed while doing a golf swing. So it’s just a matter of practicing consistency and good timing with this one.
3) Crossover Release
Best for players who are a little more experienced on the course.
While doing the crossover release, your right-hand makes contact with the ball and makes it over to the left hand.
We know it sounds tricky, which is why it’s BETTER for skilled players than beginner ones.
During this method, the wrists usually rotate as you go in for the lower swing, so imagine the club head opening at the downswing and closing during the follow-through.
It’s a GREAT METHOD to use if you have a weak to neutral grip in the club.
This is an inconsistent method if your timing is not that great. Therefore practice your timing when using this method to get good results on the course.
A Simple Drill
Of course, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! So, here’s are the steps to an easy drill we prepared for you to get better once you’re playing on the course.
- Start and do this in slow motion.
- Concentrate on your arms (or whichever is dominant) and rotate counterclockwise.
- Unhinge before impact.
- Stop at impact to check if your club face is square.
- This will help you know if you rotate too little or too much.
Practice this a few times, over and over at your own pace of comfort. Whether your right hand or left hand is dominant, this is a good drill to get your consistent swinging down.
Conclusion
When playing golf and you’re on the field, you wouldn’t just be there to stop and stare anymore at ace players.
Now, you are the one that you’re going to be looking at, with your consistent technique, flawless movement, and perfect form.
We hope that this cleared a few stuff for you when going in for a golf swing release.
Remember, don’t hold your arms back and consider your grip. Review the release styles and see which works best for you too.
Enjoy your game!
Source: Golfdigest.com
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