Okay, here’s my take on sharing my experience with the “chicken wing golf swing,” written in a casual, blog-style format:
## My Chicken Wing Golf Swing Saga
Alright folks, so I decided to tackle this little issue I’ve been having with my golf swing – the dreaded chicken wing. You know, that bend in your leading arm after impact that makes you look like you’re about to cluck? Yeah, that. I was tired of it, so I dove headfirst into trying to fix it.
First things first, I watched a bunch of videos. Like, a TON of videos. YouTube became my best friend for a few days. I saw everything from drills with towels under your arm to weird contortions that looked more like yoga than golf. I picked out a few drills that seemed doable and headed to the range.
My initial plan was to just consciously keep my left arm (I’m right-handed) straight through impact. Sounded easy enough, right? Wrong! All that happened was I tensed up, swung even worse, and almost threw my back out. Strike one.
Next up, I tried the towel drill. You know, where you stick a towel under your armpit and try to keep it there throughout the swing. The idea is to keep your arm connected to your body. This actually felt a little better. I focused on turning my core and letting my arms follow. I managed to keep the towel in place for a few swings, but my shots were still inconsistent. Some were okay, some were shanks, some were… well, let’s just say they weren’t pretty. But I was getting closer.
I then tried focusing on my grip. I read somewhere that a weak grip (where you can see too many knuckles on your left hand) can contribute to a chicken wing. So, I strengthened my grip a little bit. It felt weird at first, but it actually helped me release the club better. I started to feel like I was turning through the ball instead of hitting at it. This was a game changer.
But the biggest breakthrough came when I stopped focusing so much on my arm and started focusing on my finish. I realized I wasn’t completing my swing. I was stopping short, which caused my arm to bend. So I started thinking about getting my belt buckle facing the target at the end of my swing. That visual cue helped me rotate my body more fully and keep my arm straighter through impact.
Now, am I chicken-wing-free forever? Probably not. Golf is a fickle beast. But I’ve definitely made progress. My swing feels more connected, my shots are more consistent, and I don’t look quite so much like a poultry impersonator. It’s all about feeling, not forcing. I just gotta keep grinding.
- Key Takeaways:
- Don’t overthink it.
- Focus on your core and your finish.
- Experiment with your grip.
- Be patient! It takes time.
So, there you have it. My chicken wing golf swing saga. Hopefully, this helps someone else out there who’s struggling with the same issue. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going back to the range to work on my putting…
