09/03/2026
When you study golf using the science of kinesiology, fundamental principles of human movement in the golf swing will come up again and again and be utilized by great players who have longevity in the game.
In this amalgamation of two clips from 1960 and 2025, Mike Austin ( 1984 Instructor of the Year and Record Long Driver) and Rory McIlroy ( Grand Slam Winner), discuss the advancing left arm and shift during the downswing.
The straight advancing left arm is a major stabilizing factor in consistently accurate long driving. We think it is illuminating to hear both of these outstanding golfers discussing this mechanic in their own words - almost as if they are finishing each other's sentences.
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