What is the definition of effectiveness in the golf swing?

  1. You can control it.

  2. You can repeat it.

  3. Maximum power with minimal effort.

How do we measure this in the golf swing?

Depending on the skill level of the instructors involved, most well versed instructors can see inefficiency and limitations in the swing by looking at cause and effect of movements. For professionals where the inconsistency is much more minimal you can use 3D motion capture and look at graphs. Either way the science is clear. The most effective sequencing is as follows.

Hips

Chest

Arms

Hands

Club