If you are a beginner golfer looking to get into the game, it’s vital to spend some time honing the proper fundamentals. Attempting to run before you can walk is a recipe for disaster, so in the article below, PGA pro Keith Woods explains everything you need to know…
Posture
Working on your golf swing posture from the outset will ensure bad habits don’t set in. For example, if you don’t set your spine angle correctly, it will affect the plane of your swing, potentially leading to hooks or slices.
By contrast, if you get it right from the off, it will naturally ensure your arms and hands are in a position where they can function properly, allowing you to rotate effectively to generate power and accuracy.
This drill well help you get into an athletic position at address
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Start by standing up straight and then place a club across your belt line. With your hands at either end, feel like you push the club back into your hips, which should push your bum out a little while keeping your back straight. From there, introduce a little knee flex and let the arms hang naturally down.
Alignment
Once you have a a good handle on the posture, it’s time to work on your alignment. Where you place the clubface and your body at address marks the start point of the swing. The reason it is so important to get your alignment right is that mistakes here will naturally send your swing in an inefficient direction.
When we refer to alignment we are not talking only about the clubface. Aiming correctly also means getting your body lined up accurately. The key is that your body should NOT be aiming at your intended target.
You want the club to be pointing at your target, with your body aiming a fraction left
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The simplest way to explain how clubface and body alignment work is to draw an imaginary line from the target to the clubface – this is your target line. Your feet, hips and shoulders need to be parallel to that line, which is why it always makes sense to lay down alignment sticks at address. It should look like you are stood on a…
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