7 Step By Step Golf Swing

1. Whether you are using a driver or an iron, make sure your setup posture is absolutely correct!

Feet shoulder width apart with a 5 iron – the front foot flared out towards the target about 20 degrees, and the back foot is “square”. The Upper half of the body should be bent over enough to let your arms hang naturally down from your shoulders.

With your setup the key is to get into a stable and relaxed position.

2. Bend your knees at a slight decrease, where it will give you some flexibility.

3. At stance position, your elbows and arms should be as close together as possible – right elbow pointing directly at the right hip, and the left elbow pointing at the left hip.

4. Ball position – Play your short irons with the ball positioned in the center, middle irons an inch forward and the long irons another inch forward. Ball positioning can make a big difference to your golf impact.

5. At the top of proper back-swing, your left heel should lift slightly off the ground (for a right hander) – unless you are very flexible, in which a full turn is without this. At the top of the back-swing, your left arm should be fairly straight.

6. From the top, start down by pushing off your right foot – with your weight left, turn your hips through, making way for your arms to swing through impact.

7. Good iron contact comes from a descending strike. To hit down on the ball, your weight has to be moving forward to the target.

Step By Step Golf Swing It looks easy, doesn’t it? Pros like Tiger Woods make it look like their doing nothing more than breathing. But, actually, their hitting that ball with the same kind of force a boxer uses when he smashes the other guy in the jaw.

Learning how to make a golf swing is intimidating, but it just takes a little analysis and practice. Here’s the step by step golf swing, all laid out so it’s easy to see…

The Address

The address is your basic set-up before you make the swing. The address is just important, if not more, than the actual swing itself.

One important thing to remember is to keep your head up and your eyes open. Too often beginners don’t look around them and hunch over the ball.

Think of your head as a pivot, and let your shoulders and back swivel easily around, keeping your head in the same position. This should help you when you make your swing.

Keep your eyes on where you want the ball to go. Some golfers find it helps them to first visualize the ball making that hole.

The Takeaway

The takeaway is when you pull back to make your swing. When you do your takeaway, your shoulders, back, hips and arms should swing back in one, nice, fluid movement.

As you swing back, shift your weight from your front to your back foot. Don’t pick up the club; swing it back naturally.

Don’t rush it. Your body is like a spring, winding up to make that shot. Winding up quickly won’t help you make a longer or more accurate shot. In fact, it will do more harm than good. Slow and steady gets the job done.

The club face should be about 90 degrees from the ground. The tip should be pointing upwards.

The Backswing

This is really a continuation of the takeaway, but this is where your shoulders really come into play. Imagine that spring winding up. Now, you should keep your arms swinging in that natural motion as the club goes behind you.

You should be turned so that your back is now facing your target. Your shoulders should be facing the ball squarely. Almost all of your body’s weight should be on your back foot.

At this point, the spring should have its maximum potential energy. You should be ready to swing!

The Impact

Don’t slow down as you approach the ball. This is a mistake lots of beginners make. Hit the ball with your full force, and open up your shoulders when it strikes.

The swing should be a natural, fluid movement. Let the spring unwind naturally. Don’t force it down.

The Follow-Through

After you’re done swinging, your chest should now be facing your target. Imagine yourself throwing the club toward the target. This will help you make a good follow-through and, if done right, it will help your swing.

The most important point is to do it smoothly. If your balance and posture aren’t just right, it will be hard to do this.

And remember: Nobody gets it right the first time. Or the second. Or the third. It takes lots and lots of practice. But, there’s nothing greater than seeing how you’ve improved!

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