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Many players don't give themselves a chance to make a good "golf
swing" because they start with a poor set-up. First, remember that
prior to the takeaway, the proper set-up allows you to swing the club into
the correct position at all points of your golf swing. A poor set-up
almost always prevents a golfer from returning the club to the proper
position through the impact zone, which eliminates power and accuracy
during the swing.
As you can see in figure #1 the player's hands are too far forward and the
ball is positioned too far back in the stance. This will result in the
player being unable to square the clubface upon impact, causing the hands
not to release properly. The clubface will remain open and the ball will
travel to right of its intended target.
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In figure #2 the player's set-up is correct. The ball is positioned
forward, toward the left heal, and the hands are directly even with the
ball. From this position the player can return the club head to a square
position upon impact allowing for a straight and solid shot.
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The correct set-up includes the following:
1. Start with your feet shoulder with apart and your weight evenly
distributed. As in figure #2 position the ball directly off your left heel
(for right handed golfers) with your woods. For long and medium irons play
the ball slightly back (2 or 3 inches back toward the center of your
stance) and with short irons play the ball in the center of your stance.
Always feel your hands are centered in front of your body as in figure #2.
2. Have your feet pointing in a straight line toward the target, as in
figure #2. This will allow you to let swing the club straight down the
target-line.
As you practice using the proper set-up you should start to
"feel" the club head return to its original position when you
swing through the impact zone. This will result in longer and straighter
golf shots on a consistent basis.
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