⛳ Swing Mechanics

1. Grip

• Neutral grip: Left hand thumb slightly right of center (for right-handers), V’s formed by thumb and index fingers should point to your right shoulder.

• Common mistakes: Too strong (hook) or too weak (slice) grips.

2. Stance & Setup

• Posture: Spine straight, slight bend at the hips, knees flexed.

• Ball position:

  • Wedges: Middle of stance

  • Mid-irons: Slightly forward of center

  • Driver: Inside of front foot

3. Backswing

• Rotate shoulders (not just arms) around spine.

• Maintain a steady head position.

• Left arm should stay relatively straight (for right-handed players).

• Don’t overswing—stay in balance.

4. Downswing

• Initiate from the lower body (hips), not arms.

• Maintain lag (angle between left arm and club shaft).

• Accelerate through the ball, not at it.

5. Impact

• Hips slightly open, shoulders square.

• Hands ahead of the clubhead (especially irons).

• Hit down on irons, up on drives.

6. Follow-through

• Fully rotate your body toward the target.

• Balanced finish with belt buckle facing the target.

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🏌️ Equipment Tips

• Get fit: Custom club fitting helps optimize launch angle, spin rate, and accuracy.

• Ball choice: High-handicappers benefit from lower spin balls (e.g., Titleist TruFeel), while low-handicappers may prefer tour-level balls (e.g., Pro V1).

• Shaft flex: Match your swing speed—stiff for fast swings, regular or senior for slower.

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📈 Course Strategy

• Tee strategy: Aim for the widest part of the fairway, not always the flag.

• Avoid big numbers: Play conservatively when in trouble; don’t try hero shots unless the risk is low.

• Short game > Long game: Spend more practice time on putting, chipping, and pitching.

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🧠 Mental Game

• Routine: Stick to a consistent pre-shot routine to reduce anxiety and maintain focus.

• Stay present: Focus on the current shot—not your last mistake or future holes.

• Visualization: Picture the shot you want to hit in detail before swinging.

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📋 Practice Advice

• Block practice: Repeating the same shot to groove technique.

• Random practice: Simulates real play; different clubs and targets each swing.

• Short game focus: Allocate 60–70% of practice time to shots under 100 yards.