Importance of a Square Clubface: Part 2

I think another reason why the club face is closed at setup, is that I have a very strong grip with the trigger finger. When I hold the club in front of me parallel to the ground and "lock-on" with the trigger finger I see the club face close slightly, so now I'm aware of this and make some adjustment for it.

I believe the "locked-on" trigger finger is critical to my swing as it gives me several advantages -1. It helps to maintain the angle between the shaft and the right forearm and - 2. It It allows me to swing upward in the FUS and - 3. It delivers more power and accuracy as I don't have to worry about the left hand taking over in the FUS. I know Surge preaches the fact that both hands should work together, but for me my left hand is so dominant that it takes over and causes many problems.

Starting hittng my new driver these past few weeks and can now keep up with young guys off the tee, was so happy yesterday with my shots, I forgot about the "other end of the game" and putted like an ass, LOL.

It's been a long time coming but it wouldn't of happened without Surge.

I've mentioned this before, but this seems a good time to say it again.

After I pick my target (aim) line, I never look up again unless I lose sight of my aim point. To set the clubface square, I rest my elbows on my ribs with my palms facing and perpendicular to the ground, and the shaft of the club parallel to the ground. For me, this ensures that I have the correct angle between my arms and the shaft. Without changing the position of my hands, I slightly relax my grip enough that I can rotate the shaft in small increments until the grooves are vertical. At this point, using a technique I learned years ago, I bend at the waist until the sole is parallel to the ground and then flex my knees to sole the club.

I play left handed but am right handed in everything else. I have played for 20 years and play off 12. I always wonder whether to keep a strong right hand or bring my left arm in at impact. I concentrate on a full shoulder turn with my right shoulder behind the ball, lead from the top with my right arm and consciously let my left shoulder swing in to impact. I do have a tendency to hit from the top but if I keep my elbows in close to my body, I seem to hit more sweetly. I just wonder if there is a correct sequence and does this hold true for a strong right hander who swings left handed? Thanks Dave in Perth Australia.

In reply to The Golfer. I am exactly the same, on the same handicap but have been playing about 50 years. I pretty much do what you do with your left shoulder otherwise I will always hook or pull the shot. This is a problem unique to us and have never found a Pro golfer who understands this issue, and all my life it has been a matter of trail and error.