Category Archives: Golf Set-up

Teaching articles about the fundamental of setting up correctly to the golf ball

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  Lining Up for Range Practice

  Posted on February 20, 2015 by Grant in Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Practice.

    Here’s how I make sure that my alignment rod is set up properly when I practice my alignment on the driving range: I start by crouching behind the ball: I lay down an alignment rod pointing parallel to the line that I want to start the ball on. Then, I lay a rod directly […]

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  Pitching from an Upslope

  Posted on October 13, 2014 by Grant in Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Short Game.

    To achieve success when pitching from an upslope, just remember these three set-up keys: 1. Put most of your weight on your trailing foot. Placing most of your weight on your trailing foot allows your clubhead to swing up the slope instead of dig into it. 2. Lean the shaft away from the target: Leaning […]

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  Three Keys for Playing out of Firm Sand

  Posted on October 6, 2014 by Grant in Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Sand play.

    Do you know what to do when there is not much sand under your ball in a greenside bunker? Many golfers make the mistake of playing this shot like they would any other greenside bunker shot. However, if they do not alter their set-up to account for the firm sand, the sole of the […]

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  Driver Set-up Drill

  Posted on July 14, 2014 by Grant in Drills, Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up.

    Setting up with correct weight distribution while hitting the driver is extremely important. Here’s a good driver set-up drill to help you address the ball correctly: At address, rock your weight away from the target so that your lead foot comes off the ground about a half-inch and then settles back down lightly. This […]

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  Set-Up: Ball above and below feet

  Posted on March 6, 2014 by Grant in Course Management, Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Trouble Shots.

  If the ball is above your feet at address, you will want to set up with a more upright spine angle than normal. Also, make sure to set up farther from the ball and aim a little right as well.If the ball is below your feet at address you will want to tilt more at […]

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  Feet and Shoulder Alignment

  Posted on February 21, 2014 by Grant in Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up.

  Aligning your feet and shoulders is the easiest way to consistently address the ball with your shoulders parallel to the target line. Some experienced golfers play with their feet a little open or closed at address, but all great golfers make sure to square their shoulders to the target line at set-up. If you are […]

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  Hitting off Upslopes and Downslopes

  Posted on February 19, 2014 by Grant in Course Management, Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Trouble Shots.

    Setting up properly is the most important part of hitting off upslopes and downslopes. My goal is to set up so that the clubhead will swing parallel to the slope through impact. Below are my keys for mastering upslopes and downslopes. Upslopes: 1. Lean to the right: For upslopes, I take a normal width […]

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  Golf Set-up: Towel Alignment Aid

  Posted on February 14, 2014 by Grant in Drills, Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up.

    A great swing that’s pointed in the wrong direction is a bad shot. Training to align properly is a skill that doesn’t come naturally; most right-handed golfers tend to aim too far left with their shoulders and too far right with their feet at address. To break these bad alignment habits, you can use […]

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  Check the Alignment of your Feet

  Posted on February 3, 2014 by Grant in Drills, Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Practice.

    Proper alignment is a critical part of the golf set-up. A perfect swing will be wasted if you aim in the wrong direction. Here’s how to quickly check the alignment of your feet: After you address the ball, grab the club at both ends and hold the shaft level with the ground. From this […]

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  Steps to the Full Swing Set-up

  Posted on January 22, 2014 by Grant in Golf Fundamentals, Golf Set-up, Swing.

    Here are my steps to the full swing set-up: 1. Standing tall, I take my left hand grip and hold the shaft out in front of me with the toe of the club pointed up at the sky. 2. I put my right hand on the grip of the club. 3. While keeping my […]

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