The golf swing is your signature on the golf course. Most golfers spend years trying to hone their swing and develop a consistent and dependable stroke that will allow them to hit the ball in the fairway and stay out of the rough. To have a chance to build a consistent swing, you have to be familiar with all aspects of your approach and repeat the things you are doing correctly and repair the things you are doing wrong.
Stance
Stand with your feet shoulder length apart. Play the ball about one ball length closer to your front foot than your back foot. Bend your knees slightly, taking an athletic position. Your left shoulder (for a right-handed golfer) should be facing your target.
Backswing
Sweep the club head back smoothly, keeping your club head low to the ground. Transfer your weight to your back leg. Continue to rotate backward until you have brought your club to shoulder height. While you are bringing the club back, your vision should be focused on the back center portion of the ball.
Downswing
Start transferring your weight from your back leg to your front leg. Begin the process of bringing your hands down. Your wrists should be cocked and remained in that position until you are ready to make contact with the ball. At that point, bring your hands through the ball.
Follow-Through
Keep your focus on the spot of impact. Try not to pick your head up until you have reached the midthigh level on the follow-through. Keep going with your hands until they are at shoulder level.
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