First ever golf lesson: part two – the backswing

Published: 14 October 2008 Last updated: 11 July 2013

Do you struggle to get into a good backswing position? This tip is for you.

In the second part of our ‘learn to play golf’ series, TG Top 12 Teacher Dan Frost takes a raw beginner through the basics of getting into a great backswing position.

Sea Island Resorts (USA) photographer William Torillo learns the two keys of the backswing – keeping the left arm straight and the left fist pushed away from the body.

Watch this video instruction tip on the backswing and improve your basics.

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