ensure the grip is neutral - showing 2-2½ knuckles on the left hand with right
palm over left thumb gripping mainly with the fingers (see photo right)
position the ball appropriately for the club being used
middle of stance for the shortest clubs
opposite the left heel for the longest clubs
align the feet, knees, hips and shoulders parallel to the target line (line
through the ball to the target)
set the feet with the outer edges of the heels in line with the outer edges of
the shoulders (see photo Left)
Check swing
initiate the backswing with
the left shoulder and left arm by pushing the clubhead
straight back from the ball in a one piece movement
keeping the clubhead close to the ground for the first
1-1½ feet of the swing(see photo right)
continue the shoulder turn
into the backswing until it is complete at the top of
the backswing with the chin over the left shoulder and
the back pointing at the target
initiate the downswing by
pulling the club straight down towards the ground with
the left arm(see illustration Left)
keep the back to the target
whilst the downswing is begun
pull the clubhead staight
down to waist height with the left arm
let the clubhead swing freely
to impact whilst turning and transferring the bodyweight
from the right to the left leg
