Golf Tip: A Lesson on Addressing the Ball

When addressing the golf ball, it’s important that your hands are in the proper position at the start of your swing.

Below are key points to consider in your posture:

1. The grip of the club should point through your belt buckle at address.
2. Your arms should hang down out of your shoulder sockets.
3. Never “reach” for the ball. If you feel like your upper arms are on an angle and not hanging straight down, you are not in your most powerful starting position.

Many women golfers just taking up the game believe the shaft of the club and their arms should be in a continuous straight line. If you try and do this, it will force you to reach for the ball. It also doesn’t allow you to hinge your wrists properly, which will result in loss of swing speed.

There will be a slight angle between the position of your hands and the shaft of the club if your arms are hanging straight down at address.

If you have trouble getting the club head to sole properly on the ground when your arms are hanging straight down, have your lie angles on your clubs checked; they may not be properly fit.

Wishing you long, powerful shots!