Michael Thompson Golf Swing Analysis: The Overswing

If you struggle with getting long at the top of your swing—overswinging—you'll want to pay close attention to this week's Tour pro analysis.

Michael Thompson overcame some tough conditions last weekend to beat a star-studded field at the Honda Classic. His secret? A controlled backswing and exceptional transition sequencing that generates power without losing structure.

You'll see in this new swing analysis video that he's got a really nice golf swing — compact, controlled, and built on sound biomechanical principles that every golfer can learn from.

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However, he gets a little loose at the top of his backswing position, and you'll find out that there's a very simple fix for this common issue. Hint: it comes down to how you load the trail glute and maintain your hip line throughout the turn. You can check how your own backswing stacks up by uploading a video to our AI swing analyzer for instant feedback.

Check out the video below now because the technique you'll learn will also help you with your downswing transition — the most critical moment in the entire golf swing!

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