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Chuck, Craig - Should I be doing a full pivot and embrace the GOAT swing instruction?

Rick T · · Bothell, WA
Chuck, Craig - Should I be doing a full pivot and embrace the GOAT swing instruction? I've been RST member for over a year-and-a-half. Guided by several swing reviews from Craig, I have mastered DEAD Drill, completed Phases 1 & 2, started Phase 3 then paused, per Craig, to work through weeks of drills to develop inside path, increase lag and shallow club - which I'm pleased has helped stop my early release. I'm soon to be 65 years old, with no cartilage left in left thumb basal joint, osteoarthritis in low back, and recently a bit of lateral epicondylitis in both elbows from golf drills. I'm a double-digit handicapper, as are my golf buddies. I mainly want RST to help me play more consistent, pain free golf well into my 70's. So, please advise...should I drop the drills, abandon Phases 3 & 4, and start GOAT instruction? Thanks, Rick

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Craig Morrow, Certified RST Instructor ·
Hello Rick. I wouldn't abandon everything because there it is still a great source of knowledge to understand how we got here. I wouldn't have a problem with you however at this stage focusing on feeling the better hand speed/awareness/more effortless body movements. If you start small with lead arm/hand understanding how to get the balance in the club with the wrist motion and the wide/glide/wide principles you should be able to take a lot of stress of the body. One major factor for you will be a more effortless shallowing of the club. I think the major factor for you is less body stress which we all strive for.
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