The setup is one of the most important basic principles in the golf swing. But despite its importance, most recreational golfers rarely work on it.
Think about it: when did you last go to the range and did you see a weekend fighter sharpening about their set -up fundamentals? My gamble is that it is a rare event at your local driving range.
However, if you look at the pros on the range, it is precisely the opposite. Just about each of them works every time they practice on their setup basic principles – and that is no coincidence. The setup is the basis for a solid golf walk, and when it gets out of war, it can throw everything off.
I recently spoke with GolfTec director of teaching quality Josh Troyer about this subject, and he shared four of the biggest mistakes he sees recreational players make in their setups. View it below.
4 key settings errors
1. Too open at address
One of the most common mistakes that Troyer sees is excessive openness in the body at the setup – especially the shoulders and hips.
“Recreational golfers are usually considerably more open to the goal than they should be,” he says. “Although pre-and-spectators have their shoulders slightly open eight degrees and their hips open around four degrees, many amateurs are open 20 to 30 degrees. That leads to a swiveling that is too far away in-in.”
Try to put your shoulders and hips more in line with the target. Chances are that you are too far open.
2. Grip too weak
Another common problem that Troyer sees is a weak grip with the trail hand too far on top of the shaft.
“When golfers take their hold, their hands are often rotated too much in the direction of the target, which places them on top of the club. That is a really weak position,” he explains. “It usually results that the club face is open at Impact.”
Although a weak grip can be played, for amateurs who struggle with weak fades and slices, it doesn’t affect them. If that sounds like you, try to strengthen your grip a bit.
3. Don’t flare up feet enough
If you want to hit the ball for a long way, you must be able to maximize your rotation – and that starts with getting your feet in the right position. If your toes are pointed directly (or even inwards), you limit your ability to rotate.
“It makes it extremely difficult to rotate during the backswing and follow -up,” says Troyer. “It also limits the movement in the head single and knee, making it harder to shift your hips forward.”
4. Shaft too upright
Another subtle but important detail in your setup is how the club axis is at the address.
“Many golfers put the handle of the club straight up and down to the address, instead of leaning it to the target,” says Troyer. “That influences your low point and makes it more likely that you will get behind the ball.”
Furmer as lean when set up, fresh, BAL-first contact promotes. It is a characteristic of Elite-Ball Strikers and something that every golfer should emulate.
#biggest #mistakes #recreational #golfers #setups