What is your type?

All golfers must know their dominant characteristics. Do you know yours? Using the legend below and find out where you fit.

LA - left arm/hand dominant
RA - right arm/hand dominant
LE - left eye dominant
RE - right eye dominant
LH - left handed dominant swing
RH - right handed dominant swing

Persons I know for sure
Mike Hurley - RA, RE, RH
My son - RA, LE, RH
Golf Course Employees
SB - RA, LE, RH
JF - LA, RE, RH
DS - RA, LE, RH

The players listed below are my best estimate

Tiger Woods - RA, LE, RH
Jack Nicklaus - RA, LE, RH

Phil Mickelson - RA, RE, RH
Phil began swinging the golf club at a very young age left handed. By starting so young, he overcame most obstacles associated with using non dominant characteristics.

These dominant characteristics determine how you look at the ball and your target, which are controls the swing, and which side of the ball to stand. Once these things are in place, along with the proper grip and set up, good things happen.

Some players will take longer than others to accomodate the changes. Most players will still try to turn, shift their weight, keep their lead arm straight, etc. The simplicity of the swing is hard for most to get right away. Old habits die hard.

Next post will cover swing drills to get the feel of the dominant arm swinging the club.

Thanks,
Mike