Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/12/2011 - 23:55
Posture is one of the keys to consistent ball striking. I learned this 15 years ago while working on my game at a golf school in Florida. I was hitting balls, and my instructor kept pushing my chin up and pulling my backside out. The adjustment seemed uncomfortable and unnecessary until I saw it on video.
When I saw my original posture I looked very soft and rounded, like a 90 year old man hitting golf balls.
With my improved posture, chin raised, chest out, backside out, and spine angle slightly tilted to the right, I looked like an athlete!
From this new positioning, I could make a bigger shoulder turn and not sway. This allowed a better path for the club head and created much more power.
The immediate result for me was longer, more consistent shots. If you want to improve your ball striking, you don’t need