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#708 Stop Trying to "Turn Harder": 6 Surprising Truths About the Golf Shoulder Turn
Many golfers chase more distance by forcing a bigger shoulder turn. But more rotation is not always better. In biomechanics, the key is not simply “shoulder turn” but thorax rotation and sequence:
TURN → TRANSITION → OPEN → ROTATE THROUGH.
1. You Aren’t Square at Setup
Your shoulders do not need to be perfectly parallel to the target line. Because the trail hand sits lower on the grip, the thorax naturally starts slightly open.
PGA Tour: 11° open
LPGA Tour: 10° open
Do not force a square position. Start from a natural setup that allows free rotation.
2. Let Your Chest Carry Your Arms
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