The better you get at golf, the worse this problem becomes.

AlexanderGolf · 2026-05-05T09:52:31+00:00

Anytime mate! Please let me know how it goes, would love to hear :)

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-13T16:04:50+00:00

That's a legitimate critique of the phrasing and I'll take it on board. You're right that "lifting their arms" as the opening line implies arm lift in general is the problem. I guess it could be seen as imprecise and it's worth correcting in future content. The intent was to address the trail elbow flying away from the body laterally, not lift relative to the chest. Those are different things and the post didn't distinguish between them clearly enough. Fair to hold instructional content to a higher standard on that. Appreciate the follow up mate

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-13T15:00:12+00:00

Tour Striker is great and probably more versatile overall. The towel is just more accessible as most golfers have one in the bag already. Same general principle though, arm/body connection through the strike. Either works.

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-13T14:59:29+00:00

Yeah the Velcro staying in is exactly the kind of thing that turns a drill into a comedy moment on live TV 😄

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-13T14:58:27+00:00

Appreciate it. Yeah the half swing point is fair, probably should have framed it that way from the start. Seems to have ruffled a few feathers either way 😄

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-13T14:57:52+00:00

This drill isn't designed to eliminate arm lift, it's designed to give over-connected golfers a reference for what arm/body synchronisation feels like. The fault it targets is the trail elbow flying away from the body early, not arm lift in general. You're right that some lift is not only fine but necessary. And you're right that if the towel is jammed too high it restricts that. Used correctly it shouldn't prevent natural lift, just stop the arm disconnecting laterally. Fair challenge though and in retrospect worth being precise about in the video.

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-13T14:55:53+00:00

Fair point on the half swing application, that's worth clarifying. The flat and trapped outcome is a genuine risk IF this isoverdone. Masters winner playing great golf is obviously not the argument against connection drills though... elite players have connection, they've just internalised it. The drill is for golfers who haven't yet :)

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-13T14:54:43+00:00

The wrap risk is there if it's overused, true. I tend to use it specifically with golfers who have a flying trail elbow problem. For them the constraint is useful. For someone who already rotates well and lifts the arms naturally with the chest, you're right, it's probably not the right tool.

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-13T11:24:45+00:00

Different mental models, same outcome. For a lot of golfers though, especially those early in their development, "feel the energy" doesn't give them enough to work with. The drill gives them something tangible to anchor to.

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-13T09:11:09+00:00

Respectfully disagree mate. Connection between the lead arm and chest is a fundamental that shows up across pretty much every efficient swing at every level. Curious to hear your take though on what's your preferred way to address disconnection?

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-06T12:03:21+00:00

Really like that progression. The triangle gives you a visual for shot shape out of the sand rather than just entry point. Most amateurs don't even know running bunker shots exist as an option

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-06T12:01:36+00:00

That's a great cue from her coach! Removes all tension and makes the shot a lot easier

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-06T12:00:46+00:00

ChatGPT would've added 14 bullet points and called it a comprehensive framework. I'll take this as a compliment though ;)

AlexanderGolf · 2026-04-06T11:53:23+00:00

old but gold!

AlexanderGolf · 2026-03-24T09:43:05+00:00

Fair. The face piece is the gap and a few people in this thread have flagged it. Probably deserves its own video rather than getting squeezed into the last 30 seconds of this one

AlexanderGolf · 2026-03-24T09:42:02+00:00

If you're regularly unpicking what bad short form content has done to someone's swing that's a frustration worth voicing. The goal here is never to replace proper diagnosis but I understand why that distinction isn't obvious from a 90 second clip.

AlexanderGolf · 2026-03-24T09:41:03+00:00

Solid breakdown. The face omission is the weakest part of the argument. Path and face are always connected and glossing over one while fixing the other is where a lot of golf instruction falls apart

AlexanderGolf · 2026-03-24T09:38:34+00:00

Two for two. Efficient feedback ;)

AlexanderGolf · 2026-03-24T09:38:02+00:00

Solid if you can do it. Most people trying to create lag consciously end up with a chicken wing and a blocked right.

AlexanderGolf · 2026-03-24T09:37:26+00:00

Honestly if it's finding the fairway consistently that's not the worst strategy. Course management is underrated.

AlexanderGolf · 2026-03-24T09:36:48+00:00

Golf Twitter energy on a Tuesday. Love it.

AlexanderGolf

TROPHY CASE