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Setup & Grip The Foundation
Backswing & Transition Load & Sequence
Impact & Finish Strike & Control
Start With the Basics See Common Mistakes
Golf Grip Detail
Fundamentals

Swing Basics

Before you chase distance, build a swing that repeats under pressure. Most "swing flaws" are just setup flaws in disguise.

  • The Grip

    Your only connection to the club. Neutral is usually best.

  • Setup & Posture

    Athletic and balanced. Not too stiff, not too slouchy.

  • Alignment

    Train your eyes. If you aim right, you'll swing left.

  • Tempo

    Smooth is fast. Rushed is erratic.

Read the Basics Guide
Troubleshooting

Common Mistakes

Identifying your fault is half the battle. Here are the usual suspects ruining your scorecard.

Early Extension

Hips moving toward the ball

#1 Issue

Losing your posture at impact forces your hands to flip, causing blocks and inconsistent contact.

  • Symptom: Standing up at impact
  • Symptom: Thin shots / Topped ball
  • Drill: The Chair Drill
POWER KILLER

Over-the-Top & Slice

Steep downswing path

The classic move that robs you of distance. You swing across the line, sending the ball curving weakly to the right.

  • Symptom: Weak fade / Slice
  • Symptom: Pulls straight left
  • Drill: Split Hand Drill

Latest Posts

Golf Ball
Basics Setup

Ball Position 101

Stop guessing where to put the ball in your stance. Here's a foolproof system for every club in the bag.

Golf Club Face
Reviews Launch Monitors

Best Launch Monitors Under $500

You don't need to spend thousands to get accurate carry numbers. Here are my top picks for garage practice.

Golf Putter
Drills Short Game

The Ladder Drill

Why looking at the hole during practice strokes can revolutionize your lag putting feel and distance control.

Golf Tech Background

Product Reviews

Gear that helps you practice smarter — not just spend money. Unbiased tests of the latest aids and tech.

Practice Smarter

Essential Drills

Tempo Drill

Rhythm

Tempo Drills

Find your 3:1 ratio

Backswing Drill

Takeaway

Wall Drill

Perfect your path

Impact Drill

Impact

Impact Bag

Compress the ball

Putting Drill

Green

Gate Drill

Start putts online

Swing Analysis Tools

Data doesn't lie. Use these tools to measure your progress objectively.

Launch Monitors

From budget options like the Garmin R10 to pro-level Foresight units. Know your carry distance.

See Comparisons

Swing Apps

The best apps for drawing lines, tracking tempo, and analyzing flight paths on your phone.

View Top Apps

Wearable Sensors

Track your hand path, club speed, and tempo with sensors like HackMotion and Blast.

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