31/12/2025
Stop Ruining Your Swing: Fix Your Setup and Transition
Most golfers ruin their shots before the swing starts. The wrong setup kills rotation, balance, and solid contact. Here’s how to fix it.
• Line Up Your Balance Points
- Armpits over balls of the feet.
- Knees, armpits, and feet in one line.
- This keeps your spine angle steady and contact clean.
• Avoid the “Pretty” Posture Trap
- Function beats aesthetics.
- Slight knee bend and rounded back help rotation.
- Don’t stand too tall or reach forward.
• Keep Pelvis Centered Between Feet
- Don’t push hips too far forward or back.
- A centered pelvis lets you rotate without losing balance.
• Start Down with Body, Not Hands
- Don’t pull the handle.
- Turn your body and let the arms follow.
- That shallows the club naturally.
• Train the Transition
- Hold the club on your shoulder, then turn.
- Feel the shaft shallow as your body rotates.
- Avoid early slide or arm pull.
• Create Speed with Ground Pressure
- Turn fully, then push into the ground as you swing down.
- Stand up, then down, then explode through.
- That stretch builds effortless speed.
Your setup and transition shape every shot. Get these right, and you’ll stop fighting your swing.