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Fused Wrist

Hey Tom & Saguto golfers,

John here from Ireland.

I had a bad accident years back and ended up with a Fused right Wrist, I am right handed.

I always thought I would never play golf due to this, but I enrolled in the course and followed the instructions, and I am now starting to hit some nice KFC shots now and again so there is some hope.

Just wondering what your thoughts are on how to swing with a fused right wrist?

Ps squash was my main sport and I was told I would never play again but with persistence I did, and got back up to National standard..I am approaching golf with the same mindset and see how it goes.

Thanks Tom, keep up the good work,.

Best regards,

John

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11 Comments

Russ Mccann

Oct 10, 2023

I had a complete right wrist fusion 20 yrs ago. Joined a league 10 yrs later and have learned to play better than before the surgery. (Which was not too good i.e.24 handicap) I am about an 18 now... Just keep at it and practice a lot. I can now do that as I retired 4 yrs ago and the practice does wonders.

john byrne

Oct 19, 2021

Really appreciate all the replies, and if others have some perspectives and advice it would be great! Some great advice here to start experimenting, thanks again

Rudi (from Munich)

Oct 19, 2021

Rotating the wrist is something you should avoid in a golfswing.

Perhaps you can try compensate the bending of the right wrist by changing the grip, in a way that the grip of the right hand is more in your upper fingers.

I guess you can move your fingers backwards, so that your fingers simulate a wristbending. Don't know if this can help, to do the flying wedge drill.

My next idea is a compensation in straightening your left leg a little bit earlier.

We have a lot of good golfers in the forum, what compensation would they do ?

Use your fantasy.

john byrne

Oct 18, 2021

Hey @Tom Saguto thanks for reply. Very little right wrist bending movement, but I can rotate it no problem. Does that make sense? I have managed to hit a few crispy shots recently, so I think I can make it work hopefully... Ball Distance and height seem to be an issue even though I would consider myself athletic, 120 yard carry with 7 iron is my average.

Nocona Colt Abernathy

Oct 19, 2021

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@john byrne - Stack and Tilt can still be very beneficial to your golf swing. I did some research on fused wrist and I think I understand now what you are describing. If you find you're having issues with your swing (particularly getting hinge), you can try adjusting to a more Bryson Dechambeau type of setup where the right arm and the club are in a straight line (from down the line view). If you need any help, let me know. I studied it quite a bit, and Kirk Junge has a good channel on Youtube (Again, keep the weight forward approach from Stack and Tilt). It may be hard for you to hold a club in your fingers, so I would also suggest giving the JumboMax grips a try.

Hit me up with any questions and I'm sure Tom can help as well.

john byrne

Oct 20, 2021

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Thanks Nocoba! Getting lag in my swing is the biggest issue I think. I can get some good lag from the stack and tilt, but losing it a bit due to my uncocked wrist at impact if that makes sense?

Nocona Colt Abernathy

Oct 20, 2021

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@john byrne - That is why I suggested the Dechambeau approach. His wrist are uncocked at address and return that way at impact. Where your power will come from is rotating your body, extension, and using the width of your arms. Resist the urge to roll your hands. Focus on using your body to square the club.

Also, it's basically impossible for you to flip, which is a good thing.

Patrick Anlauf

Oct 18, 2021

John, I can’t help with the fused wrist but I can say you have a persevering attitude and that is all that matters.

john byrne

Oct 18, 2021

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Thanks Patrick!

Tom Saguto

Oct 18, 2021

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@john byrne - I second @Patrick Anlauf's comment!!

I'm not really sure what I can offer in this regard, though it does sound like you've figured out a way to make it work. Does your wrist have any range of motion - up and down or side to side - or is it completely locked in place?