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How this golfer fixed his early extension without trying to fix it

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero explains how he helped a student fix his early extension by treating the root cause of the issue.

By Zephyr Melton · Golf

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:03 PM

Key Things to Know

Golfers can fix early extension by addressing root swing causes rather than focusing directly on the symptom.
Instructor Tony Ruggiero corrected a student's early extension by first addressing takeaway clubface control and trail-arm structure.
The instructor used the AMG Arm Shark training aid to prevent the student from over-bending his right arm.

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Golf instructor Tony Ruggiero explains that fixing early extension requires addressing root swing flaws rather than chasing symptoms. Working with a former mini-tour player named Travis, Ruggiero focused on correcting takeaway clubface angle, trail-arm structure, and hip depth to resolve Travis's habit of standing up out of posture and flipping through impact.

To correct these issues, Ruggiero utilized the AMG Arm Shark training aid to maintain trail-arm width and alignment stick feedback for hip depth. Practicing with slower, three-quarter swings helped Travis shallow his swing path and achieve better center-face contact without directly drilling the early extension itself.

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