The Triangle Assembly: Elbows Down for a Connected, Repeatable Golf Swing

Key Points

• Takeaway:
  Whether you model Bryson or Hogan, the common denominator is “elbows down” and a strong, connected triangle. Understanding your arm’s rotation and structure gives you a more repeatable, efficient swing.

• Two Approaches to Triangle Setup:

  • Bryson DeChambeau’s Method:
  • Lead arm: internally rotated at the shoulder, externally rotated at the forearm.
  • Trail arm: externally rotated at the shoulder, internally rotated at the forearm.
  • Ben Hogan’s Method (and the instructor’s preference):
  • Emphasis on elbows down and externally rotated arms.
  • Creates a natural and repeatable swing motionCommon among baseball players and classic swing models.

• What is the Triangle Assembly?

  • Formed by the left arm, right arm, chest, and hands on the grip.
  • Creates a stable and connected structure for the golf swing.

• Key Insight:

  • Despite different setup styles, skilled golfers tend to arrive at the same position in the swing.
  • The elbows always end up “down” and in a strong structural spot through impact.

• Understanding Arm “End Ranges”:

  Your arms can rotate to end ranges in different directions:

  • Supination = palm up.
  • Pronation = palm down.
  • Internal rotation = turning inward.
  • External rotation = turning outward.
  • These ranges exist in both upper and lower parts of the arms.