Everyone wants a simple repeatable swing that they can count
on. There has been so much written on
the mechanics of a golf swing that you can easily become overwhelmed. If you are a beginning golfer you are
probably wondering why such a simple movement has been broken down to such an
extent it seems as complicated as building a nuclear reactor.
On this site we go with KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid.) For the full swing we break down things down
into setup, backswing, downswing, and follow through. Four areas that we will help you improve so
you can start hitting long, accurate shots on the course.
Setup
Most golfers overlook one of the most important parts of the
swing and that is the setup. You can’t
execute a good swing if you are not positioned over the ball correctly. It all starts with the grip. In learning how to grip the golf club the
keys to remember are do it the same way every single time, keep the club in
your fingers, and keep your pressure light.
When standing over the ball you want to have an athletic
stance. Your knees should be slightly
bent with the middle of your shoulders being directly over the top of both your
knee cap and the ball of your foot. Your
weight should be balanced evenly with your feet, knees, hips, arms, shoulders,
and eyes pointing parallel to your target.
Backswing
Your takeaway should be smooth with the butt end of your
club continuing to point towards your belly button. As your hand travels from the starting
position to the right side of your right leg you should not be hinging your
wrists at all, the only movement is with the shoulders turning.
