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

A recent lesson with my friend Travis reinforced something that’s important to remember no matter where you’re getting your golf instruction: If you want to fix something in your swing, you have to fix the cause. Too many golfers just chase symptoms. Travis is a former mini-tour player who’s taught the game himself, so he’s no stranger to instruction. But early extension had crept into his swing anyway, just as it does for players who’ve never even been on a lesson tee.