Ben Hogan was a true master of correctly releasing the golf club. In this video and article I will show you how Hogan's "double release: was the key to his uncanny control and consistency even under the strongest of pressure situations.
There are many theories about exactly how the club should be released and what it feels like. Here is a great way to feel and see exactly how a forceful controlled release should happen.
Every golfer is after more power. Here is an ideal release of the club pertaining to drill one (4:30 path) that assists in lining the club up to the body's power source for control and a stronger release into and beyond impact.
The 430 entry path is drill one for a reason- as it teaches the golfer how to release correctly. Watch this student lesson video where we can see exactly how the 430 release does more than just unwind the club onto impact.
This great image of how the hands and arms should function through impact and beyond is provided by 18 time Major Champion Jack Nicklaus. Why is this such an important concept?
Knowing how to use pressure in the legs and into the ground for longer can help eliminate the need to straighten the right arm into impact- and give you much greater control and ultimately more power.