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Brian Smith, PGA
Golf Academy of America |
To have a chance at a well struck golf shot, it is imperative to have the proper set-up at address. An easy way to remember a good set-up is to think of PGA. In this case, it stands for POSTURE, GRIP, & ALIGNMENT.
Posture
Make sure that your weight is concentrated on the balls of your feet, much like playing shortstop. Then simply bend from the waist so that when your arms are hanging straight down, they should be about six inches off of the inside of you leading leg. In this position, the club should be at a 90 degree angle to your spine. Your final check is to be able to easily click your heels up and down, not your toes.
Grip
Make sure to grip the club without any arm tension. If you feel tightness in your arms, you are holding too tightly and will lock out wrist action and therefore club speed. The V’s formed between your thumbs and pointer fingers should be parallel to each other so that your hands work together. The range of where these V’s point is between your nose and trailing shoulder.
Alignment
This is the first thing that goes wrong even with the tour pros. If your alignment is off, you will then start making other incorrect compensations to counter. The best way to align is to stand about fifteen feet behind your ball and sight down the target line. Your goal is to find something on the line about 12 -18 inches ahead of your ball. By picking a point this close, it is easy to set your club and feet on the target line. Your will see your reference point out of the corner of your eye and will be able to swing over that point after impact. Anytime that you are able to touch your ball, you should take advantage of lining up the logo for reference. You see people often take advantage of this on the putting green. I always take advantage of this on tee shots as well. If I am playing lift, clean, and place, I take advantage on all shots.
Summary
Remember, PGA as they are essential in making an on plane and down the line path through impact. Couple this with a good finish and you are on your way to more enjoyable golf.
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