*Image sources: pga.com and perfectgolfswingreview.netYou approach the one- the drivable short Par 4. Bunkers left, water right...long bomb down the middle is what you're thinking.
Well before you could rip it and tap one in for eagle, don't be so quick to just swing harder. One of the most important things in any great driver is THE SETUP. The following are the keys to a solid setup and the benefits that come with it:
- Widen your stance to at least shoulders width: While some golfers get away with having narrow stances (i.e., Miguel-Angel Jimenez and Sergio Garcia), most amateurs don't have the rhythm or balance to pull this off. Make sure your stance is at least shoulders-width to maintain proper weight transfer. Too wide of a stance will restrict your body rotation
- Maintain SPINE ANGLE and BUTT CHEEKS! At address and throughout the swing, your spine angle should be at 60-70 degrees (Stand up straight but maintain bounce in lower base). Big problem I see with many golfers is the tendency to get up quick. Good tip I got from my old coach was the following:
- -Backswing: You want to feel like your right butt cheek (or left for lefties) is slightly turning outwards (*but maintain flexion in your knees and stay over the ball)
- -Downswing: Now you want to feel like your left butt cheek (or right for lefties) is rotating towards your target line (*again, make sure to stay over the ball and make that slight lateral movement prior to the quick rotation of the hips)
Summary of Lesson:
- Widen Stance
- Butt cheeks out!
Weird blogging...but hope it helps!
