The Upright Swing And The Block
This chapter, in which I discuss and exhibit common faults of the golf swing, is just that, a discussion of faults considered from the perspective of Ben Hogan golf swing fundamentals.
upright swing-- Type of swing in which the clubhead travels more directly backward and upward from the golfball.
USGA-- Acronym for United States Golf Association. The USGA is the official governing body for golf rules in the United States.
Upright Swing
A swing that carries the club head more directly backward and rising higher from the ball. The opposite of a flat swing.
Ball Marker ...
UPRIGHT SWING
A swing in which the club is closer to the vertical than the horizontal plane.
USGA ...
Upright Swing
A swing in the club head is carried directly backward and upward from the ball, with little deviation from the center.
Urethane ...
The more upright swing tends to ope the clubface and make the ball fly to the right.
To overcome this problem use these minor adjustments.
Stand closer to the balland bend over more.
(As a rule, tall players tend to have a more upright swing plane than shorter players). Swingweight A measure of the effective weight of a club. (His driver had a D-8 swingweight, which is heavier-than-standard).
Players with naturally steep swings tend to benefit from standing closer than usual to the ball to accommodate their upright swing shape.
One of the reasons I'm able to apply so much spin is that I have a fairly upright swing which enables me to hit down rather steeply on the ball. When I want to, I'm able to make impact with the top-back quadrant of the ball.
Conversely, shorter clubs will produce a more upright swing. This is why most golfers can hit their short irons well and struggle with longer clubs. The key is to make the proper adjustment with every golf club in your bag.
(His upright swing helped him escape from the rough). Upright also refers to a club's lie in which the shaft is placed at a steeper-than-standard angle. (His PGA Professional suggested upright lies in his long irons).
Standing slightly closer to the ball will create a more upright swing plane, which means the club will encounter less grass on the downswing.
2. Open the Clubface ...
FLAT SWING - a golf swing where the swing plane is more flat then the typical upright swing plane.
FLUFFING or CHUNKING - a fat golf shot hit usually when chipping or pitching.
Angle of Attack: The angle at which the clubhead descends toward the golf ball on the downswing. A steep angle of attack is more likely from an upright swing and a shallow angle of attack comes from a swing with a flatter swing plane.
up A shot reaching at least as far as the hole.
up and down Getting out of trouble or out of a hazard and into the hole.
upright swing A swing that carries the club head more directly backward and upward from the ball.
 See also: Swing, Upright, Golf, Rough, Plane
  
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