2 thoughts on “Steepen Impact/Flatten Swing With an Open Stance”

1. After reviewing your videos, I notice that you primariy encourage a flatter backswing when employing the open stance setup. I realize that this has its benefits as it may be easier on the shoulders and back. However, I did notice that the pros such as Fred Couples and Bubba Watson have very upright and steep backswings while using the open stance. I’ve tried both ways and it seems like taking it back along the target line helps with accuracy. I’d like to know your thoughts on this. What’s the pros and cons of this?

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   1. Steve,

      It has to do with grip, physiology, and flexibility. A flatter swing is much more difficult for strong leading hand grip. It’s is more difficult for a taller person to flatten because the club tends to be across the line at the top… unless you copy Matt Kuchar and lay the club off to stay flat. People who have tightness or limited motion in their knees, hips, or torso may find it difficult to flatten, as well.

      I suppose it is convenient that you cited Freddie and Bubba as examples. If you have time, read my article, “Shoulder Width…”. I covered how the open stance affects the choice of adaptive movement, and how movement can affect the choice of set-up philosophy – for better or worse. That piece should answer your question.

      Thanks for writing.

      John Wright – Founder
      The Open Stance Academy

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