Create a Daily Golf Fundamentals Checklist: Grip, Posture & Alignment

Key Points

• 1. Core Setup Fundamentals

  Every great swing starts with mastering:

  • Grip
  • Posture
  • Alignment

  These must be practiced deliberately and often, not taken for granted. 

• 2. Simple, Repeatable Drills Work

  • Scottie Scheffler uses a molded grip trainer every day.
  • Tiger Woods has used the same putting gate drill (2 tees) since he was 11.
  • Great players don’t outgrow fundamentals — they reinforce them daily.

• 3. Grip Check: Know Your Knuckles

  • Regularly check how many knuckles are visible on your lead hand at addres
  • Example: Some players see 1.5, others see 3 — the key is knowing your own reference point.
  • A bad grip can sneak in without you noticing — even in one round. 

• 4. Posture Check: Tall and Strong

  • Tall players often hunch — it's crucial to keep the chest up and spine straight.
  • Use a mirror or a friend to check your posture and chest alignmentBetter posture = more space, better rotation, more power.

• 5. Alignment Matters

  • Misaligned chest or shoulders can throw off your entire swing.
  • Get visual feedback often — don’t let small misalignments become long-term flaws.
  • Fixing it early is easy; ignoring it makes change harder later.

• 6. Create a Daily Checklist

  Include:

  • Grip knuckle checkPosture review.
  • Alignment with a mirror or guide.
  • These small daily habits prevent big breakdowns in performance over time.