Skip to content

Make a conscious effort to loosen your hands and let your…

“Make a conscious effort to loosen your hands and let your arms feel soft when you're at address. Take the club back a bit shorter, and feel as if you're cracking a whip on the way down - not tensing up to smash something hard.” quote by Ernie Els
Download Open image
“Make a conscious effort to loosen your hands and let your arms feel soft when you're at address. Take the club back a bit shorter, and feel as if you're cracking a whip on the way down - not tensing up to smash something hard.”

Ernie Els

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Relaxed grip and soft arms improve swing fluidity and control, preventing tension that hinders performance.

In simple terms: Loosen grip, feel soft arms for smoother swing.

Key Takeaway

Relax grip, avoid tension.

Themes

golf technique mindfulness

Mood

focused calm

Type

instructional technical

When to use this quote

  • practice sessions
  • coaching clinics
  • personal training

Key Concepts

kinematics muscle relaxation feedback loops

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does tension affect your swing speed?
  • What drills help maintain softness?
A Different Perspective

Too much focus on feeling may distract from fundamentals.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Ernie Els

Explore all 61 Ernie Els quotes

More Address quotes

Browse all 248 Address quotes