Early extension's one of the most common — and most damaging — golf swing flaws amongst amateur and beginner golfers. Unfortunately, many players don’t realize it’s a silent swing killer, leading to ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Early extension is a golf-swing killer. When your hips thrust toward the ball ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Early extension is one of the biggest swing faults among recreational golfers. But ...

Early extension causes poor contact and inconsistency in many amateur golf swings. Golf coach Kelvin Kelley advises stabilizing the lead hip and maintaining a strong lead side. Proper sequencing and ...

Early extension is a golf-swing killer. When your hips thrust toward the ball during the downswing, nothing good will happen. It’s a swing fault many recreational players struggle with, and one that ...