Shoulder turn
The Fundamentals of Shoulder Turn
A course-ready guide to shoulder turn, with practical shoulder turn choices explained in plain golf language.
Start before the club moves
The fundamentals of shoulder turn begin with setup and intent. Grip pressure, posture, alignment, and ball position decide how much fixing you need later for shoulder turn. Use posture, ribcage rotation, hip resistance, and balance as the checkpoint list for The Fundamentals of Shoulder Turn, then judge the shot by whether it moves you toward a coil that creates width without a sway.
Feel, flight, finish
- Feel: describe the shoulder turn motion in one phrase.
- Flight or roll: compare the start line with the intended target for shoulder turn.
- Finish: hold balance long enough to learn from the miss for shoulder turn.