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[Choi Myung-ho's Quick Lesson] 5. Switching Timing "Pulling the Bowstring"

Focus on Slightly Pausing Static Movements, Practice Smooth Transitions Through Usual 'Bin Swing'

[Choi Myung-ho's Quick Lesson] 5. Switching Timing "Pulling the Bowstring" KLPGA Tour star rookie Oh Kyung-eun's precise transition timing (O).


"Drawing the bowstring."


focuses on timing starting this week. First is the 'Transition Timing,' which begins the downswing at the top of the backswing. The transition movement may look slow but is never actually slow; it should be smooth but is difficult to execute. Amateur golfers often lose balance due to their eagerness to create the swing they want. Above all, power must be maintained consistently.


Look at the of KLPGA Tour star rookie Oh Kyung-eun (20, PNS). She is slowly preparing for the downswing with her left shoulder clearly tucked under her chin. At the top of the backswing, the weight naturally gathers on the heel of the right foot. The slightly paused, static motion is the apex. Think of it as a natural directional change process to pour energy into the ball at impact through the downswing.


The key here is to create enough time for the lower body to return toward the target. However, most amateur golfers make the mistake of hastily transitioning to the downswing before reaching the top of the backswing. There is an effective practice method: focus on the swing without the ball by doing 'empty swings.' Practice swings are good, but this method is suitable for correcting the tendency to rush when looking at the ball. Then, hold the club again and repeat 3 to 5 times.


[Choi Myung-ho's Quick Lesson] 5. Switching Timing "Pulling the Bowstring" The transition is too fast, and regardless of the club, the body is already entering the impact phase (X).


shows an example of too fast a transition. Regardless of the club head, the body is already moving through the downswing into impact. This often happens during large movements like a drive shot rather than a short iron shot, in other words, when trying to hit the ball hard to gain distance. An 'overswing' appears where the left shoulder turns and both arms fly over the head before the turn. Naturally, the body stiffens, making a smooth flow impossible.


[Choi Myung-ho's Quick Lesson] 5. Switching Timing "Pulling the Bowstring" The club head started first due to a slow transition (X).


, on the other hand, shows a relatively slow transition where the club head starts first (timing is already missed). This applies to golfers who try to control their body excessively. The belief that the setup and impact postures must be identical or that one must not lift their head slows or stops the body. The body remains still while the club head has already made contact with the ball (impact). Just as drawing the bowstring is important, so is releasing it.


▲ Instruction by: Pro Choi Myung-ho

▲ Demonstration by: Pro Oh Kyung-eun

▲ Location: Yangyang Seolhaewon Golden Beach

▲ Compiled by: Golf specialist reporter Kim Hyun-jun golfkim@asiae.co.kr

▲ Photo by: Reporter Yoon Dong-joo doso7@asiae.co.kr




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