Articles in the "Setup" Category
How your spine angle affects your lie angle
By Golf Etc on May 11, 2009
Last time I talked about how to perfect your posture and spine angle. Would you ever think that your spine angle affects your lie angle… and therefore your accuracy? Very simply, if you address the ball with a curved spine your body will revert to a straight spine at some point during your backswing. The more curved you start, the sooner you ...
Five steps to Perfect Posture
By Golf Etc on April 20, 2009
Five steps to Perfect Posture…next time you’re napping in front of the Golf Channel, check out the spine angle of the amateurs they show versus the golf professionals. Wow, it’s amazing isn’t it! You could run a train down the track along Tiger’s or Lorena’s spine, but check out your weekend partner’s spine on the first tee. If it’s curved ...
The correct grip for every golfer
By Golf Etc on April 15, 2009
What is the correct grip for every golfer?
The one that allows you to hold your club, as Sam Snead related, like you are holding a baby bird in your hands. This is, of course, grip pressure we refer to and has also been described as holding a full tube of toothpaste just trying to squeeze a bit out. I also describe the correct grip pressure ...
Balance Starts with a Proper Setup Position
By Heather Wilson on April 16, 2008
In this article, we’ll deal with the setup.You’ll notice that we have a comparison image in the article of two different body types. One is Tiger Woods and the other is Hal Sutton. I think you will notice quickly that their setups match the lines I will discuss below. Balance in the golf swing is a priority. Balance starts with a proper setup. ...
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