Golf Instruction

60 Second Fix: Keeping Your Arms Soft to Generate More Swing Speed

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7 years ago

February 18, 2019

Sometimes the idea of keeping a loose grip can be a bit misleading. In fact, in order to swing the club fast, you have to have some pressure in your grip to ensure you’re holding the club securely.

The key is keeping your arms soft which when combined with a secure grip can help you generate some more speed in your swing.

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Kevin Sprecher

Kevin Sprecher's career arc has further advanced the reputation of world-class instruction at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. He has been the Director of Instruction at Sleepy Hollow for the past 17 years, after spending time teaching at Atlantic, Glen Oaks, and Piping Rock. Kevin has spent many years assisting Jim McLean with private lessons, schools, seminars, and clinics. He has worked closely with PGA, LPGA, and Korn Ferry.com tour professionals. In 2019, Kevin was selected as one of GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Teacher's in America and is ranked number 9 on the Golf Digest 2019-20 Best Teachers in your State in New York. Kevin has recognized the importance of science and technology as part of teaching golf, and much of his success is attributable to keeping current with studies and technology. Kevin is certified by AimPoint (level 1), Trackman (level 2), K-Vest (level 3}, Science and Motion (level 2), BioSwing Dynamics (level 1),and Swing Catalyst (level 2). He is an advanced fitter for Titleist, and Sleepy Hollow is one of four Titleist regional fitting centers in the country.

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