Hi, my name is Matt Baker, and I'm a Malaska Golf Certified Coach based in the UK. Today’s question comes from Lisa Barton, who has been playing golf for about 20 years. She mentioned that she’s struggling with her arms separating from her chest during the swing. Despite working with many golf professionals and trying various techniques, she hasn’t found a solution.

This issue shouldn’t be too hard to fix, but it’s important to understand it visually. The problem is likely caused by rolling the club away during the backswing, which pushes the handle of the club further from the body, resulting in the arms separating from the chest. To fix this, we need to change the perception of the swing.

A helpful drill involves using an alignment rod or a club. Line it up so that it’s in line with the butt end of the club. Visually, this will help you trace the hand and the club’s movement along the rod. As you swing, focus on pushing the handle down and setting the wrist gradually while keeping the club head outside your hands. This technique will keep the arms connected and prevent the club head from going behind you.

Joe Nichols referred to this as the "three corners drill." The idea is simple: the eyes see, the brain receives, and the body reacts. Push the handle down and hit that corner, and the rest of the swing should fall into place. It’s a great visual drill to help keep your arm connected without rolling the arm excessively.