THE RIGHT KNEE SYNDROME

This month our GARY PLAYER SCHOOL FOR CHAMPIONS coach, Steph Spies, shows by means of pictorial illustration the importance of a stable right knee in the golf swing.

The angle from behind illustrates that -

1. My right leg maintains its angle at address and through the backswing.
2. At the top of the backswing, I am loaded and ready to initiate the downswing from a solid right leg base.

This correct downswing sequence, starting from the legs, will do a great deal to help you get back on plane.

The angle from the front shows that -

1. When you make your backswing your right knee must remain as stable as possible.
2. Your shoulders turn towards a stable right leg.
3. Because my right leg has stayed between the lines, I remain centered over the ball. This will lead to more consistent ball striking and can help with more efficient power transfer in the downswing.

To check whether your right knee is “behaving” as it should, call our Gary Player Golf Experience friendly hospitality desk on 011 545 8618, to book your lesson with a Gary Player pro, or e-mail stuartb@gpge.co.za