Keeping the right forearm on-plane

[KevCarter]

Kevin

I think that you may have misunderstood the primary intent behind my statement when I stated-: "However, that doesn't mean that swinging like Brian Gay is desirable or better than alternative choices."

You highlighted in bold the first section of that sentence regarding "desirability". It was my mistake to phrase the statement in that manner because it gives readers the incorrect impression that I do not think it is desirable - which wasn't my intention. I mainly wanted to state that it is not necessarily more-or-less desirable than swings that have slightly more plane shift - like Stuart Appleby's swing. Brian Gay has a wonderful swing that is very TGM-sound, as is Stuart Appleby's swing. I think that the question as to whether an individual golfer should chose the Brian Gay model or the Stuart Appleby model is significantly dependent on body physique and biomechanical predispositions (strengths and weaknesses).

Jeff.

Jeff,

Thank you very much for clearing that up for me! I did take your statement the wrong way. Jeff Evans, another TGM teacher who I respect immensely, is trying to teach me how to set up with my right forearm positioned like Mr. Gay. My old fat body won't quite allow it. Maybe when I lose 100 pounds!

I agree 100%, a valid option, but just that, an option. I like the way YODA says it in the video, you can certainly set up without your right forearm on plane, but why would you want to?

Thanks man,
Kevin