Golf Australia – April 2018

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SOLID SHARMA

INDIA’S Shubhankar Sharma has emerged as

one of the stars of the European Tour after wins

in Malaysia and South Africa in recent months.

His progress obviously caught the attention of

the Masters Committee, who issued him with

an invitation for this month’s tournament.

Here, we can see why Sharma has developed

into such a quality ball-striker and will secure

plenty more Tour victories. His top of the

backswing position is very good and one all

average golfers would do well to imitate.

When the club arrives at the top of the

backswing there are four parts that have to be in

the correct place. The fi rst key element is for the

club to be pointing over the right shoulder (for

right-handers) towards the target or slightly left

of the target.

What does this mean? When you address the

ball, the ball is on what we refer to as the

‘intended ball fl ight line’, and your feet are

parallel to that line. At the top of the backswing

the shaft has to be parallel to your heel line or

parallel left of the target.

This puts you into the best position to drop

the hands straight down and create some good

club lag and generate power.

HE SWING DOCTOR | GOLF AUSTRALIA’S RESIDENT SWING THERAPIST

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