Secrets Of The
Ben Hogan Golf Swing

While he didn't leave precise instructions for other golfers to follow, you can see the principles he talked about in the correct golf swing fundamentals discussed on this web site.

In his book The Modern Fundamentals of Golf Ben Hogan wrote that he often liked to imagine that his arms were bound together as he set up to the ball, the elbows gently squeezed in towards one another (i.e. pointing at the hips).

Hogan believed this promoted the most efficient arm and hand action, giving him a real sense of extension at the set-up that maximised his leverage and - ultimately - his clubhead speed when he returned to the ball at impact.

This specific element of the set-up has been central to David Blair's teaching philosophy for many years, the control area of the swing being this long narrow triangle you see formed between the arms and the shoulders.

This triangle links the two key movements in the swing: the body turn and the wrist hinge.

There's another benefit too to the arm position in the Ben Hogan golf swing. Having your arms extended and your the elbows pointed inwards automatically places your hands in a neutral position, palms facing. From here, it's easy to make a good grip - another vital component for the optimum transfer of energy down through the shaft and into the clubhead as speed.