a golf swing training aid includes a shaft having two sliding elements which are moved from initially coupled positions on the shaft to impact positions during a backswing and downswing movement of the shaft for making distinctive sounds at impact positions along the shaft to aid in setting the club and hinging the shaft when executing the backswing and lagging of the club during the downswing . grip protrusions are biased against webs of the fingers for enhancing power generated during the swing .