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06-24-2005 12:14 PM #1
Illustrated Basics
The Grip
Left Hand
Lay shaft across first finger and palm
Close hand over club -
V formed by thumb and forefinger points to right shoulder
Right Hand
Lay shaft across top joint of fingers and grip with fingers
Now fold right hand over left thumb
V formed by thumb & forefinger points to right shoulder
The StanceSquare Stance Closed Stance Open Stance - Keep toes pointed out with weight mostly on heels - relax.
- Wood Shots place feet about 18 inches apart - ball off left heel.
- 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 irons narrow the stance - ball more to right.
- 6, 7, 8 & 9 irons narrow the stance - stance more open - bend knees.
The Swing
The Woods
1. start turning hips to left - keep shoulders back
2. pull arms down - keep right elbow in - keep wrists ed 3. throw club head straight out - finish with weight on your left foot
The Irons
1. start club, hands and shoulders together - don't pick club up
2. weight to right - wrists will automatically straight left - keep head fixed 3. point right elbow down - don't loosen grip - keep hands even with top of head
PuttingGrip place thumbs straight down shaft with first left finger over right
fingers
1. keep feet close - ball center - keep your head over ball 2. use wrists only in backswing - keep club low and straight 3. swing arms and shoulders straight at cup - keep wrists stiff in follow thru
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