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#729 Why Everything You’ve Been Taught About Golf “Lag” is Likely Wrong
For generations, golfers have tried to “hold lag”—pulling the handle down, increasing grip pressure, and deliberately preserving the wrist angle. Modern biomechanics shows why this approach can actually reduce speed.
Lag is not something you create. It is something that happens.
The sharp angle between the lead arm and club shaft seen in elite players is primarily a result of movement, sequencing, and inertia. As the body changes direction, the clubhead’s mass resists that change and naturally trails behind.
An efficient downswing follows a ground-up sequence:
Pelvis → Chest → Arms → Club
But…
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