GO | NO GO: TAKEAWAY – THE FIRST MOVE
GO: The front of the alignment rod should move down towards the ball. NO GO: The alignment rod should not move out or around.
GO | NO GO: ADDRESS – SQUARE ALIGNMENT
GO: At address, your body should be square to your target line. NO GO: Your shoulders should not be open or closed relative to your target line. This causes an inside or outside takeaway path.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GOLFSWING
SOLUTIONS TO SHORE UP YOUR GOLF GAME There are many ways to go about improving your golf swing and lowering your golf score. Digging through the countless articles on the topic will unearth some easily agreed upon standards.
GO | NO GO: ADDRESS – SPINE ANGLE TILT
GO: At address on a full swing, your spine angle should be tilted back so the front of the rod points slightly upward. The longer the club the more tilt you need. NO GO: Your shoulders should not be level.
FULL SWING
If you’ve played one round of golf or a thousand you know just how difficult the game can be. It’s no wonder why most people can’t shoot a score below 100. Very few of us pick up a golf club and instantly start seeing success, the majority of us need some coaching or a golf swing aid to really dial in that swing.
GO | NO GO: SHORT GAME – PUTTING STABILITY
GO: Maintain lower body stability during your putting stroke. NO GO: Moving your lower body during your putting stroke will cause poorly hit putts.
GO | NO GO: AT THE TOP – ROTATION
Go: At the top of your swing the rod across your chest should be perpendicular to your target line. Note: using a rod on the ground outside your back foot placed at 90 degrees serves as a great visual target.