Golf Swing Setup: Grip, Stance, Ball Position & Balance for Consistent Striking

Key Points

• • Ensure correct distance to the ball: anchor forearms, tilt the pelvis, and let the club rest naturally.
• • Grip is the foundation of a good golf swing — especially the left hand for right-handed players.
• • Apply pressure through the pinky, ring, and middle fingers of the lead hand; thumb and index finger provide support.
• • Right hand: the "V" should point toward the right shoulder; pressure comes from the last two fingers.
• • Relaxed grip pressure is crucial — tension causes breakdown in swing plane and follow-through.
• • Three valid grip types exist: strong, neutral, and weak — what matters is consistency and relaxation.
• • Body alignment (feet, knees, hips, shoulders) should be parallel to the target line.

• Ball position matters:

  • Center for mid-irons

  • More forward for longer clubs

  • Slightly back for short irons

• • The swing revolves around an imaginary axis with the left shoulder as the central point.
• • Rotate around this axis with posture and balance to deliver the clubface cleanly.
• • Relax the arms and hands post-impact to generate speed without tension.
• • Good grip, setup, posture, and balance lead to consistent, efficient swings.