The Secret To Keeping The Left Arm Straight In The Golf Swing

In this video, Forbes-featured instructor Eric Cogorno breaks down the 3 keys to keeping your left arm straight in the golf swing.
And then he walks you through the #1 drill to help you engrain this feel into your swing on the range... AND on the course.
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[@Nello353]

I am 91 and don't play anymore but this lesson reminded me of something. As I aged I couldn't keep my left arm straight on my turn and the more bent it became the shorter my distances became. I went from being a long hitter to a cream puff. One other thing , while I was playing my equilibrium was very good , after retiring my equilibrium gradually deteriorated so play as long as you can. Don't fret your score. Tha best part of golf is playing with your buddies and having a brew.The score is not that important.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

All about having a good time for sure! -Eric

[@seadonkey6913]

Sir, you are a legend in my book! I will take your advice as I am half your age. I hope to not waste a single day and hopefully I can get to my 90’s!

[@SaluteMilitaryGolfAssociation]

That's Beautiful and So true, you will get older or not be able to get out and play. Enjoy every moment of your golf. Great tip and instruction Eric. Always the Golf Mechanic.😇

[@hoffy1003]

Thanks for this. It changes my perspective and keeps it real. What important is getting out and playing. Try my best, but trying not to be discouraged by my physical changes as I've aged. I've experienced exactly what you said.

[@johnmartin4332]

Hope you are still playing

[@lbenigno]

This is the best lesson I’ve ever heard because it shows how and why you need to do this . In my opinion left arm straight is a fundamentally critical skill that forces changes down the line - this is the start of a great swing.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate it :)

[@bobsicuro5816]

I like the trail arm push idea ,I have trouble keeping lead arm straight. Can't wait to try this. Thanks.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Really has helped my own swing and lots of my students Bob---hope it helps you as well! -Eric

[@gregpalmer67]

Great. Another “game changing” tip to think about on the swing

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks Greg!

[@mikecrispo]

Fanntastic Video !!!! finally able to understand why im topping...bent on back swing vs lifting chest up ! Thanks cant wait to practice !!!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thank you! Hope it serves you well :)

[@dawntripp9056]

I am new to golf just started learning at age 61. I have not been able to figure out how to keep my arms straight and then I just woof at the ball or barely hit it and it rolls across the ground. Can never seem to get under it because my arms don’t stay straight or I stand up in my shot. This has been very helpful, you have gained a new subscriber ❤

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate it Dawn! Hope this one helps--let us know if you have any questions!!

[@rhodwilliams8110]

E- great stuff. This helped in another way because I was rotating shoulders too flat. Extension tip helped a lot. As always, thanks!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

You got it my friend!

[@ryanharrison4058]

I struggle so much with fat, thin and clean shots as a beginner. I have been filming myself and noticed that I was pulling up and had chicken wing. This just brought so much clarity and I just went out and hit 30 balls into a net and all but 4-5 were flushed. I can’t wait to take this swing to the range to see where the ball is going and to the course.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love to hear it Ryan! -Eric

[@holywarz]

This is GREAT stuff! Everything is explained so well - thank you!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate it! -Eric

[@johnmcgeown6578]

Thanks Eric Excellent tutorial Liked the bit about extension as I try to swing on a level plain 🤞🤞Giving it a go tomorrow on the Queen’s course at Gleneagles Scotland

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate it John! Hope it serves you well!

[@chief_energy5404]

Brilliant. Thank you!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate it!!

[@cakedupkevin]

This is my main issue. Thanks!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hope it helps Kevin!

[@BrixtonAlbert]

Eric Cogorno on the PG youtube channel!? Love it! Great explanation!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Yessir! Thank you---appreciate you being here with us! -Eric

[@aidancollins3981]

Great video!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks Aidan!

[@french0076]

Love this! So good!!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thank you :)

[@erich8496]

I'm definitely going to try this. Thank you for this video. What if you feel like you are not flexible enough? Do I have to cut back on a full swing? Only taking the club back 3/4 of the way?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey! Yeah that can certainly be an option----shorter swing length can work like a Rahm/Finau if you have enough power that way. If not you could also cheat the setup closed stance and shoulders to help get more backswing length These may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpOxnnudZsZneq8&pp=ygUdRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHNlbmlvciBiYWNrc3dpbmc%3D kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuXp3h5oKqtpKs&pp=ygUdRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGJhY2tzd2luZyBsZW5ndGg%3D

[@vicpnut1]

Im hesitant to push with my trail arm /palm …. Seems a sound “feel” to have , but im working on keeping elbows in more to avoid possible chicken wing and right side of fairway (and right woods lol) ..now well into my 50’s ,and though ive always fought my horrendous slice , being older has made it more of a challenge for what ever reason …am heading to range in a minute .last time i figured out keeping the feeling of my trail elbow in and pointed down on backswing ,then rolling forearms with bowed(inward bow) left wrist through down swing stopped the whole hard right turns i was getting…..maybe after ive gotten comfortable with this new swing ill try this pushing away feel .ive always used my lead elbow as the gauge for my back swing ,meaning as soon as i feel it start to breakdown /bend im done going back and start downswing … as im thinking about this and typing , it may make sense and help to implement this “pushing away” feeling eventually..at worst itll help extend /stretch my turn , making me a lil more limber ….possibly 🤷🏼‍♂️😬.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

I have faith in ya---let us know how you get on :)

[@notnow2062]

Been working on this but I struggle to see the ball when I look down with such a full turn and arms extended- any advice please?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey! I would need to see your swing to say for sure.....but you may be OVER DOING the turn...I would start there. You should be able to make roughly a 90* shoulder turn with a 45* hip turn and keep eyes on the ball no problem

[@markberg8271]

Eric: great video. Wouldn't hinging the wrists earlier in the backswing, and in the proper way, be another optimal solution to the lead arm folding? That is, wouldn't a late wrist set cause folding and arm overrun **even with* the proper full turn? Thanks!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey Mark! It COULD.....but I haven't seen that be one-to-one for everyone. Heres some general guidelines on hinging amounts and times: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hprGdnp4otqeqqs&pp=ygUSRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGhpbmdl kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnfWhYOOps2ojc0&pp=ygUSRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGhpbmdl

[@petersmichaeld59]

EC......most appreciative for your golf instruction videos.....watching this beneficial video notice your..right elbow isn't in front of your right hip into downswing..as you have been instructing in the past...mountainous instructional videos out there state right elbow in front after last parallel before approaching impact ...a must..! Guess not. Look at Tommy Fleetwood...his right elbow so far behind is right hip during downswing its ridiculous...

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

:) Something I need to watch....my shoulder get too internal and behind my pelvis sometimes for sure. That would be an issues of mine (can lead to fat shots, toe shots and some hooks)

[@ragnaraxelson59]

Buttons to the sky huh. Sounds like a recipe for a reverse pivot.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

:)

[@johnmartin4332]

I have recently been using either a glove(or tucked shirt) under my right armpit for connection. How could i incorporate this in this technique. I've always had difficulty keeping left arm straight and fat shots. Thanks

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey John....Yeah you can def do those together (I have) Keep the glove under armpit and but feel the trail arm wider Its not the easiest combo but do able (arms connected and straighter)

[@johnmartin4332]

Thanks sir

[@Slewis71119]

How does someone come to in person for a lesson?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey! You can call us at 1-800-523-5760 or email at [e-mail] for in person coaching options!!

[@doughamilton6767]

Does the same drill work with driver?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

For sure!

[@OnyxCVO]

Does the left arm has to be fully straight or relaxed straight?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

More relaxed straight is totally good.....it doesnt have to be perfect. Some players make a more bent arm work but I wouldn't recommend it :)

[@OnyxCVO]

@@PerformanceGolfZone I appreciate you. I will get this going today. I feel with my left arm completely (forced straight) makes me so robotic and lose my tempo...

[@stevesutandinata1303]

doesn't pushing away with the right hand make the swing too right-hand dominant?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey Steve! Nope! Just helps keep the left arm straight-ish

[@BobSimmons-y6i]

Your correct score cards should not be at public golf courses we are there for the beer and the fun

[@allangutierrezjr.4487]

Quite disappointed because of my chicken wings, it seems this technique is a great solution to keep the lead arm straight. Thank you.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

hope it serves you well Allan!!

[@BobSimmons-y6i]

We are all good players just don’t count the bad shots

[@1Hominid]

You seem like the type of woman I would say was pretty. 🤷‍♂️

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Well thank you :)

[@1Hominid]

@@PerformanceGolfZone Some lady on this video before was advising viewers to never directly compliment a woman. It must have auto-played your video right before I clicked send. I'm not deleting this errant comment as a matter of principle. 😅 This really did make my day. Oh and the golf tip is good too lol.

[@Neutronity]

Love the tips and the drill especially … but somehow I seem to block my view of the golf ball with my lead arm, and double checking against a mirror it doesn’t look like a high takeaway I try to keep the same angle as you … is that a common problem ?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Sounds to me like you are turning your shoulders too FLAT in the backswing....left shoulder more DOWN as you turn back should allow you to see there ball (so long as you are not over turning)

[@RegulusOrigin]

Love it. If I could give five likes for this video I would. Thank you.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate it :)

[@AlphaCheeto]

Very helpful, I just practiced the motion in my living room and each step of the video helped correct my form. I was doing half swings at the range since I couldn't do a full back swing without my arm bending and it feeling unnatural. Can't wait to go back and try again, thanks!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

You got it---hope this helps!!

[@mrpriceisright]

excellent. Hard to even know the lead arm is folding., I was guilty. I was just now doing some half swings to practice downswing rotation/compression and it was amazing how a waist high backswing with a straight lead arm and hardly any wrist hinge could produce huge speed. (cf John Rahm). Combine this backswing with downswing rotation/compression/extension and the results are phenomenal.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love it!!

[@johnstisabel2732]

Great and very effective info. Thanks😊

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks John! -Eric

[@citizenkane7937]

Unusually useful video, You gained a new subscriber :) Cheers from Sweden

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate you being here with us :)

[@benjamincox8608]

Thank you, nice explanation and lesson.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Our pleasure thanks Benjamin!

[@mattbecham597]

This is my lesson. lol.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

:)

[@rdadams7507]

Makes perfect sense.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hope it helps ya!