This setting is one of the most important fundamentals in a golf swing. But, despite its importance, most casual golfers rarely engage in it.
Think about it: When did you see the weekend warriors grinding their setup fundamentals when you last went to the range? My guess is that this is rare within your local driving range.
But when you watch professionals in scope, the opposite is true. Every time you practice, almost everyone works on their setup – it’s no coincidence. The setting is the foundation of a solid golf swing that can throw everything away when it gets out of the way.
Recently, I discussed this topic with the director of Golftec Teaching Quality, Josh Troyer, who shared four biggest mistakes he saw, which are the entertainment they made in the setup. View below.
4 key settings errors golfer manufacturing
1. The address is too open
One of the most common mistakes Troyer sees is overopening the body when setting up, especially the shoulders and hips.
“Casual golfers tend to be much bigger than the target,” he said. “Although professionals may have slightly open shoulders – about octaves – and hips are open about four degrees, many amateurs are open 20 to 30 degrees. This causes the swing to be too far away.”
Try to align your shoulders with your goals. Your opening hours are too far away.
2. Too weak grip
Another common problem Troyer sees is that the grip is weak and the path is too far on the shaft.
“When golfers grab their grip, their hands usually rotate too much towards the target, which puts them at the top of the club. It’s a very weak position,” he explained. “This usually causes the club to open facing the impact.”
While weak grip is playable, it doesn’t help any of them for amateurs struggling with weak fading and slices. If it sounds like you, try to strengthen your grip.
3. Not enough feet to explode
If you want to hit a long way, you have to be able to maximize rotation – this starts with keeping your feet in the right position. If your toes point straight (or even inward), the ability to rotate will be limited.
“This makes it very difficult to spin during the defender and follow up,” Troye said. “This also limits the movement of the lead ankle and knee, which makes moving the hips forward even more difficult.”
4. The shaft is too upright
Another subtle and important detail in the setup is how the club axis is positioned at the address.
“Many golfers straighten the club’s handle at the address instead of tilting it slightly towards the target,” Troye said. “This affects your lows and makes you more likely to hit the ball.”
The fixedly arranged front axle tilt promotes crisp ball contact first. This is the logo of elite players and something every golfer should follow.
