What are the Golf Swing Path and the Takeaway?
The golf swing path is the arc the golf club head follows throughout the course of the golf swing. The path begins with the takeaway, arcing upward through the top of the swing, and then moves down through the ball and toward the target. A golfer’s swing path can be broken down and analyzed by several factors: swing tempo, stance, the takeaway and posture. There are also three separate ways to define an individual’s golf swing path: flat, upright and neutral. The takeaway happens during the first couple feet of any swing and is only a short portion of the swing; however, it is a huge factor in a golfer’s swing path. If the takeaway is on a flat path, then the swing will generally be flat and the same can be said for an upright path as well as a neutral one. No matter what golf swing path you may have, it can be corrected and perfected with the proper tutelage and continuous practice.
