Which Arm Should Actually Control the Golf Swing?

Learning how to swing a golf club properly can be complicated, so let's make this an easy golf swing tip. It's not about how to make a lead arm golf swing or trail arm golf swing, but rather what happens when one overpowers the other.

In this golf lesson, Todd Kolb shows us what happens when the trail arm in the golf swing takes over, the tendencies when you use the lead arm in the golf swing too much, and some simple golf swing drills to help you work on both!

[gerryallen]

I'm from Melbourne Australia love your content for the senior golfer😊

[cowboyken]

I like your videos. They do help me a little on the course, when I can remember to do them. The 3 setter swings before hitting my ball are a tremendous help. I will try this drill tomorrow on the course.

[res]

New subscriber (from St. Louis, MO) to this great golf instruction/improvement resource. I landed here while looking for something else and I've only watched a couple of videos but what strikes me is you consistently refer to "amateur" players NOT the professionals. IMO, too many instructors point to the pros as an illustration of how a technique should look or be performed. As a 72yo very part time golfer I long ago realized that we hobbyists will never be able to do what the people who perform the task for a living can do.
Please keep up the good work and thank you for your time and effort.
Bob Smith
Inventor, Bob (Bogey Or Better) Golf

[PaulaDodwell]

As a new ( and senior) golfer I have found your instructions really worh while thankyou from Canada

[matthewfeldick]

Wonderful tips. Very few coaches talk about emphasizing the lead arm for people who get steep. Not talked about at all!

[paulshade]

Hopkinsville KY, good tip, I try to use lead arm to lead the way and my back of that hand toward the target

[ifeelfine]

I’m from west Michigan and love your channel

[BluecollarBackcountry]

6 am in Texas and I'm headed out to my yard to try this drill. Thank you ✌

[rafuar]

I follow your videos with great interest. Madrid, Spain

[roxannepettit]

I’m a 68 year old brand new golfer, from Smyrna Georgia. Looking forward to testing your tips at the golf course.

[bruceparker]

I’m 62 years old (guess that makes me a senior 😂) from Baton Rouge, LA. Really enjoying your videos!

[Maximaracus]

When I first learned golf, I was taught that for right-handed players, the left arm acts as the pivot, so you should pull with your left arm. However, since I'm right-handed, I tend to put a lot of strength into my right arm, which often causes slices. The drill I learned from this video seems like it will be very helpful. Again thank you for your tip. My cousin recently started playing golf, so I recommended subscribing US GOLF TV. I am from Korea.

[rebeccaphagan]

Enjoy ur instruction- from Sarasota area

[stevedunbar]

great drill. Steve from Oklahoma here. I have wondered for a long time where to put my concentration. I have the very bad habit of rifling that right arm out into nowhere and coming across the ball. I think my concentration should be on making the lead arm my focus. Thanks, Todd

[liammcca]

From Dublin Ireland. Love your content. I'm struggling with a hook with my short irons. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[timr]

I try not to think about my arms, just keep em loose and let the body do the work

[cowboyken]

I am from New Iberia, Louisiana and my home course is Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course in Youngsville, Louisiana.

[oceanyt]

Hi. What if there was no slice or draw. What's actually the right understanding here ? The lead arm uses more strength or trail arm ? Because it really makes differences. Thanks

[LeeHammerquist]

I am from Rupert, Idaho I have the worst slice every trying to work with the Monza Hybrid still need lots of work

[jdwond]

My left arm was injured this past winter and caused me to compensate by using more trail arm and right hand. What a disaster that caused! I was using a strong right hand grip and the woods and driver were hooking and duck hooking off the planet. After physical therapy and strength training for my left arm, I'm starting to get my swing back with a more neutral grip.