| Having good posture during your golf swing is one of | | | | good posture off the course, and it will start to |
| the many elements that can affect correct | | | | become natural when you are on the course. |
| execution. If you have been playing golf for some | | | | One good exercise to help with your golf posture is |
| time, then this it not new to you. First off, let's look | | | | to have your arms behind your back, lock your |
| at the stance. Keeping your shoulders in line with | | | | knees, and stand straight up with your feet spaced |
| your upper torso and not hunched over is a start. | | | | out even with your shoulders. Look straight in front |
| Also, your feet need to be spaced accordingly to the | | | | of you, lean forward until you feel a little bit of |
| length of the club you are using. Closer together for | | | | tension in your lower back and hamstrings. Then, |
| shorter clubs, and more spaced apart for your longer | | | | keeping your balance, bend your knees slightly. Next, |
| clubs. A slight bend in the knees is ideal, with your | | | | allow your arms to dangle in front of you like a rope. |
| arms slightly bent and in line with the golf club. This | | | | Your posture should be in the proper position to |
| causes your front arm to be straight in line with your | | | | swing the club. Some light stretching before this |
| shoulders when you begin your back swing. It is | | | | exercise will make it less difficult. |
| important that you're not hunched over at the | | | | The majority of folks that just play golf for leisure |
| shoulders, as this can affect this part of the swing. | | | | never think about their posture and how it relates to |
| You would be hard pressed to find a knowledgeable | | | | their golf swing. Strive to have better posture every |
| golfer who would not agree that having great | | | | time you line up to hit the ball, and you'll start noticing |
| posture is a must for attaining the correct golf swing. | | | | how much better your swing gets. After a while, it |
| There are some things that you can do even away | | | | will become second nature to position your feet, |
| from the golf course to help improve your posture. | | | | shoulders and arms correctly before you attempt |
| Try to keep your shoulders squared in everything | | | | your swing. Just remember, having good posture is |
| your do, from walking, sitting, and so forth. You'll be | | | | just as important off the golf course as it is on the |
| amazed what this can do for your golf swing. | | | | golf course. It is not a miracle cure for some swing |
| Practicing your golf stance with a club in front of a | | | | flaws that you may have developed, but it is a good |
| mirror is another thing you can do. Watch the pro's | | | | starting point in the pursuit of a proper golf swing. |
| address the ball, because you won't see them all | | | | Once your posture is on track, then you can work |
| hunched over before they swing. Get in the habit of | | | | on other parts of your swing. |