Posture and Alignment: Keys to a Consistent Golf Swing

The foundation of consistency is rooted firmly in posture and alignment. These might seem simple: even basic: yet countless golfers overlook their profound impact.

Why Posture Matters

Proper posture ensures your body moves naturally through the swing, enhancing balance, flexibility, and strength. Without good posture, even the most fundamentally sound swing can fall apart.

How to Establish Correct Posture and Alignment

1. Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly flexed. Tilt from the hips.
2. Let arms hang naturally from your shoulders.
3. Lay a club on the ground pointing at your target. Ensure feet, hips, and shoulders run parallel.
4. Weight should feel evenly distributed, slightly favoring the balls of your feet.