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Grip<br />

Note: The grip below is the grip to be used for<br />

all golf clubs except the putter.<br />

Alignment Posture<br />

1<br />

1<br />

2<br />

• Held in fingers<br />

• Connected or<br />

short thumb<br />

• Thumb of top hand<br />

is under palm of<br />

lower hand<br />

4<br />

3<br />

Ball position<br />

Three Balls:<br />

Irons – strike ball on the<br />

way down (descending)<br />

Woods – strike ball at<br />

bottom of swing<br />

Driver – strike ball on the<br />

way up (ascending)<br />

3<br />

1. Focus on Target<br />

2. Align clubface to target<br />

3. Align body parts parallel<br />

• Eyes<br />

2<br />

5<br />

1. Good posture (neutral spine)<br />

2. Chin up (avoid keeping your<br />

head down)<br />

3. Arms relaxed<br />

Player’s view:<br />

Irons<br />

Fairways, woods and<br />

rescues<br />

• Shoulders<br />

• Arms<br />

• Hips<br />

• Knees<br />

4. Legs flexed and stable<br />

5. Balanced from toes to heels<br />

Driver<br />

Woods<br />

Irons<br />

Driver<br />

• Feet<br />

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