Golf Tip: Grip It in the Air to Be Square

Ideally at address, you would like your shoulders, hips, knees and feet all parallel to the target line. However, many golfers struggle with their shoulders being too open or closed at their set-up position.

The reason many golfers have trouble with their shoulders is rooted in how they grip the club.  Golfers tend to place the club head on the ground and then grip the club. When a golfer does this, he or she might bring the right hand in too far above the handle of the club, which forces the shoulders to open. Conversely, the golfer could bring the right hand in too far from the inside and end up with closed shoulders.

If you are a golfer who struggles with the alignment of your shoulders, try this the next time you are on the range:

• Stand up straight making sure your shoulders are square
• Take your grip while holding the club in the air with the shaft parallel to the ground
• Once you have gripped the club, bend at the hips to address the ball and your shoulders will be square

Wishing you a great set-up and solid shots!