Need help with my swing?

[East Coast Golfer]

I am a 5 handicap golfer and looking to go lower, but am having trouble with my swing.
I cross the line at the top of my swing quite a bit.
Most of my iron shot are off the toe or middle -toe area. My misses are either a block right or a "power draw" borderline hook left.

I am not sure if its my elboe that is causing me to cross the line at the top or what, but I cannot seem to cure it.

any suggestions would be great.


Cheers

[Shadow]

I am a 5 handicap golfer and looking to go lower, but am having trouble with my swing.
I cross the line at the top of my swing quite a bit.
Most of my iron shot are off the toe or middle -toe area. My misses are either a block right or a "power draw" borderline hook left.
I am not sure if its my elboe that is causing me to cross the line at the top or what, but I cannot seem to cure it.any suggestions would be great.Cheers I am assuming that when you say that the club is across the line, that the shaft is parallel to the ground. From the down the line view, a swing that is short of parallel will appear "laid off," while a swing that is past parallel, will appear across the line. For example, in the enclosed picture, I am near the top of my short backswing, and yet the shaft appears extremely laid off. It is not. If my bs were to continue, the shaft would end up pointing down the target lie.

If you notice the back of my left hand, it is flat, indicating a square club face. Also, my right elbow is pointing down. My guess is that your left hand is cupped at the top and that your elbow is "flying," a lot, if in fact your shaft crosses the line. Mickelson and Couples play OK from this position, but they have a wee bit more talent than we mortals.

[East Coast Golfer]

thanks, I do break my wrist at the top. I need to learn to keep that flat. aside from that I think I need to also keep my elbow in a little as well.

I'll try it at the range. thanks

[Shadow]

thanks, I do break my wrist at the top. I need to learn to keep that flat. aside from that I think I need to also keep my elbow in a little as well.

I'll try it at the range. thanks There is a little device that I still use called the Tac Tic, available from www.golfaroundtheworld.com. As you break your right wrist backwards it clicks, and the idea is to swing as far into the downsing or through swing without the device unclicking. Most importantly, when the right wrist breaks back as you start to swing, the left wrist becomes flat, which is what you want.

I would also suggest that you try presetting your wrists before you swing back, to get your hands into the correct position. From there, just finish your backswing, holding the hands in place, and you may solve your problem. Check the pictures below. Excuse the clothes. I had just cut the grass. Notice too how the preset also gets the right elbow positioned closer to the side.

Believe it or not, I play all of my full shots from this position and have now for 7 years. It may be a good drill for you as long as you hold your hands in place as you go to the top. The feeling of firmess you get after the preset is easy to carry to the top.

[East Coast Golfer]

thank you very much for everything I appreciate this and will be sure to incorporate it in my teachings in the future.

I just accepted a position @ the Rock and will be going for my CPGA card this summer.

Cheers

[countclub]

hey east coast,... i feel if you are crossing the line , i would say your overswinging ....try to shorten it a little bit....with shadow's suggestions ,good luck on getting your card ;)

[Grass Roots Tour]

How is it you're thinking of becoming a teaching pro and you don't know the answer to this? The PAT requires two rounds of 76 I think which is pretty easy at the local course where they hold it here.

[East Coast Golfer]

How is it you're thinking of becoming a teaching pro and you don't know the answer to this? The PAT requires two rounds of 76 I think which is pretty easy at the local course where they hold it here.

Becoming is the key word. This is a message board with a lot of knowledgable people. How is anyone supposed to learn if they are afraid to ask questions.:cool:

I have no doubts that after playing the rock all summer, two 76's at the other course will be a joke.

I know what my problem is, was just looking for some drills to do.