Part 2 of my lesson about squaring the clubface at impact. This time, the focus is more technical, as I discuss exactly what the wrists and hands do in the golf swing and how they affect the clubface at impact.
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Born in Dublin Padraig is a proud family man married to Caroline with two children Patrick and Ciaran. As a three-time major champion, Padraig is one of the world’s top golfers and his playing record speaks for itself. Following a very successful amateur career, including winning the Walker Cup in 1995 at Royal Porthcawl in one of his three Walker Cup appearances, he turned professional in September 1995.
Having won in only his 10th event as a professional, Padraig became European number one in 2006, before winning his national Open a year later. Winning 38 times as a professional, he captured three major championships in the space of 13 months, which helped him to reach a career high of 3rd in the World Rankings. More recently, he has secured nine tournaments on the PGA Champions Tour, including the 2022 Senior US Open, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.
Beyond golf, Padraig is a proud family man, married to Caroline with two children and founded the Padraig Harrington Charitable Foundation to provide financial assistance to deserving beneficiaries. During Lockdown he became an internet sensation posting golf tips for amateur golfers through his social media channels and now has his own YouTube channel.
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome Back to Paddy’s Golf Tips
0:02 Introduction to Wrist Mechanics
0:46 Why Wrist Action is Key to Squaring the Clubface
1:30 The Importance of a Proper Grip
2:05 Understanding the One-Piece Takeaway
3:00 Square, Open, and Shut Clubface Explained
4:15 Wrist Breaks and Back-Swing Techniques
5:40 Neutral Wrist Position for Better Chipping and Pitching
6:50 Modern vs. Traditional Wrist Movements
7:45 The Role of Wrist Strength in Downswing
8:30 Releasing the Clubface Through Impact
9:20 Avoiding Common Wrist Mistakes
10:15 Drills for Wrist Release and Acceleration
12:00 Using Tools to Visualize Wrist Action
13:00 Practical Tips for Wrist Training
14:00 Closing Thoughts and Practice Recommendations
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[CLUBFACE PT. 2 ] TECHNICAL FOCUS ON THE WRISTS + HANDS | Paddy's Golf Tip #23 | Padraig Harrington
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