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Your 3-Step Cure for the "Chicken Wing" Golf Swing


Published: March 2, 2026

Are you struggling to find a real cure for the chicken wing golf swing?

You're not alone.

This common swing fault plagues golfers at every level, and it's quietly robbing you of both consistency and power you didn't even know you were losing.

A collapsing lead arm through impact causes your clubface to twist unpredictably, costing you distance and accuracy on every shot.

The good news is that with a focused 3-step drill, you can fix this problem permanently — and start making a more athletic, extensible follow through right away.

Not only will this video get your swing looking and feeling dramatically better, but you'll also discover:

  • How to keep both arms wide and extended through your impact position and into the finish, and
  • How correcting your chicken wing can also stop your over-the-top slice and loss of lag — two of the most distance-killing faults in the game

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Check out this video now — because fixing your chicken wing golf swing unlocks a chain reaction of improvement across your entire game. For a complete structured practice system built around these exact mechanics, explore the GOAT Drill video lesson and start building real, measurable change.

Checkpoints for Practice

  • Place alignment stick vertical forward on the target line
  • Make swings being sure to miss the stick to the right (target side) with your trail arm
  • Check to be sure both the lead arm and trail arm are fully extended through the finish
  • Hold your finish position to confirm proper arm extension and width
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