That’s because it’s easy to get lax during your golf swing and simply just extend the trail elbow out and away from the body — producing a “chicken wing” and an over-the-top swing path.

While there are lots of common golf swing flaws that amateurs make, one of the biggest issues is hanging back — meaning you're not properly shifting your weight, which can cause all sorts of ...

Getting the trail elbow working properly can transform a golf swing. I look at how its movement shapes the swing plane, builds power, and keeps shots on target. With the right drills to keep it ...

That’s what we discussed during our Golf Digest Happy Hour: How to train your body to fix your golf swing. Our guest was one of Golf Digest’s 50 Best Fitness Trainers in America, Darin Hovis ...

Nicklaus sometimes was called out for his distinct “flying elbow” on the backswing, where his right elbow would pull away from his side as he swung to the top (pictured below).

If you're hanging back in the golf swing, top-ranked golf teacher Shawn Callahan shares his tips to fix the bad habit.