T-Finish Position Defined

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 14:00 -- Don Trahan

I haven't spent a lot of time discussing the finish position of the Peak Performance Golf Swing, so I thought today would be perfect. The T-Finish Position is one of the calling cards of the PPGS. Your finish is important no matter what type of swing you use, but it's especially important if you're a Surge Swinger.

Rocky Duron wanted a simple answer for where we finish. He wasn't interested in any other part of the swing except where he should finish. The thing that Rocky and others should realize is that the entire swing is connected. From the time you take the club back to the time you recoil and relax, each move or position can, and most likely will, effect some other part of your swing.

Don,

[I'm] very disappointed in your answer. He asked a simple question, where do you finish? He did not ask how to stand or anything else, please only where do you finish? We all know that if your feet are too wide it will be very difficult to swing, plus if you are shoulder wide and you take the swing back. [But], where do you finish?

Thanks!
Rocky Duron

When I shoot these daily videos, I can't assume that everyone watching is an expert on the mechanics of the Peak Performance Golf Swing. That, along with the fact that every part of the swing is connected means that sometimes I have to discuss one part of the swing before I can answer a question about another.

Check out the video above as I'll demonstrate exactly what it means to swing up to the T-Finish and just where your arms, hands, chest, head, and hips need to be.

Keep it vertical!

The Surge

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Comments

bkelso52@gmail.com's picture

Submitted by bkelso52@gmail.com on

I don't write in very often, but have been a Surgite for over 3 years. I deeply appreciate the daily videos IN THEIR ENTIRETY. It is the additional, supportive information that usually provides clarity and completeness to the discussion topic.

The golf swing is not a collection of discrete movements and/or positions but rather a homogenous, connected movement that starts with a setup and ends with the T-finish. To eliminate the discussion of all those things that happen in between is pretty meaningless.

It ain't broke...so don't try to fix it.

Bruce

Robert Meade's picture

Submitted by Robert Meade on

Bruce, I feel the same way. We need continued reminders of the entire process.
We're reminded that even the greatest golfer of all time always stared his season by going over all the basics of the set up and swing with his long time teacher.
Some days I "start over" by reviewing all the basic PPGS video's completely. I am often shocked at how far I have slipped from correct.

Fundamentals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBIagUWkbRY
Very Surgelike in his thinking over-all

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Submitted by Robert Meade on

Good to be reminded of a balanced finish. Yesterday I played coach/caddie for my wife Cindy. She is really improving in all areas of her golf game. We made one simple change that changed her results in a big way. Just strengthened her grip getting her V's of both hands aimed toward her right shoulder more so. Now her ball flight is no longer a weak fade but straight to occasionally a bit left and longer. We know that especially for ladies, getting enough distance can be a challenge. For example, we have one par three that plays about 85 yards off the most forward tee with 75 of that being water. In order to get over the water she normally had to hit a 7 iron. Yesterday she hit her 8 iron and nearly hit the stick but rolled off the back of the green leaving her a reasonable chip which she hit close for a tap in par. Next time out, We'll have her try 9 iron there. If we can get over the lake it will have a better chance of staying on the green because of higher traj. She is longer off the tee and from the fairway now either on or close to on in regulation on most holes. At one point yesterday she parred 4 holes in a row. Even though I didn't play (while resting a stubborn left leg) I had fun just helping her with alignment and club selection with an occasional on course lesson and grip check. She says although she wants me to play again soon she loves the personal attention and help with her game. She is becoming a model Surgite as the PPGS is the only swing she knows. 3/4's and vertical. We'll be out again today and the focus will be her finish with her weight fully on the front foot and a balanced T.
It amazes me how much the way we place our hands on the club can change our results.
Has anyone else out there seen improvement by making sure the grip is correct?

Hal's picture

Submitted by Hal on

Robert, Yesterday after playing badly from holes 2 thru 8 Surge stopped me and said that my setup was with open shoulders and not finishing my shot to a "T" finish. After I corrected that, I started to hit the ball much straighter and farther. Sometimes it pays to have some one else take a look at your setup. Right Robert.
Hal

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Submitted by Robert Meade on

Hal,
I know Surge is really big on alignment with the whole body. When I had the priveladge of a lesson with him at the 2010 PPGS member tourny at Old South that was the main point I still recall and use all the time. Most of us set up with our shoulders open. Why? Because the right shoulder is lower and furthest from the ball which we often set up toward the left foot (for longer clubs especially).
This results in that back shoulder being pulled forward and the left back (action/re-action). This is compounded by our taking one or more last looks at our target after set up. Instead of just turning our heads to look we stand up a bit and the whole upper torso turns to help us 'look'. Then as we get back down to the ball we are set up with the shoulders open. That's why just before I swing I -One, don't look up any more, and Two, at the last second I will make sure my back (right) shoulder is back (actually square though it feels closed), down and soft while making sure I am in the Master Set UP position.
Do this every time before you swing and you'll always be square and aligned with the upper body to feet.

bkelso52@gmail.com's picture

Submitted by bkelso52@gmail.com on

I've always thought that the first time you grip the club before you play is how you're going to grip it all day. So you better do it right from the beginning.

Robert Meade's picture

Submitted by Robert Meade on

The exception is if you are playing with an instructor or friend and you are comfortable getting reminders during your round. Cindy's new grip will take a while to ingrain and she is use to my guidance. Early in yesterday's round I went over the grip with her again and only needed to remind one other time during the round. Many golfers would rather not receive instruction during play but we are used
to it and welcome it from each other.
She often reminds me to slow down and keep it 3/4's.

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Submitted by Robert Meade on

FYI
DJ Trahan is playing in the Humana in Palm Springs. Has an exemption as a former champion of the Bob Hope tournament (now Humana). He tees off at 9:30 am Pacific time.
Good luck this year DJ!