Bump Your Hip to Start the Downswing
Not sure how to start your downswing consistently? LPGA Instructor Cathy Kim recommends a little hip bump towards the target to prevent swaying or rushing with your arms.
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Cathy Kim is an LPGA and PGA Class A member and Director of Instruction at the Baltimore Country Club in Lutherville Maryland.
Cathy specializes in golf instruction for all ages and skill levels. Cathy's philosophy is quite simple: to help every golfer to understand why their golf swing looks the way it does and how to improve it to become the best golfer they can be.
Find out more information at CathyKimGolf.com and follow Cathy on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Not sure how to start your downswing consistently? LPGA Instructor Cathy Kim recommends a little hip bump towards the target to prevent swaying or rushing with your arms.
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