Golf Swing - Setup - Feet Position

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As we move through the golf address position section I want you to wrap your arms around the idea that we are going to construct a building. The building is four to six feet tall and not very wide. Of course I am referring to the human body.

Golf Swing Address - The Feet

The first place you would start is the foundation, so let's talk about the feet first. Let's see how far apart they are supposed to be and exactly where we place the weight once we get the feet planted.

Golf Swing Address - Feet Width

The feet have to support the upper body and once the golf club, the arms and the body get moving in the downswing there is a lot of force that the foundation has to support. The feet have to be just slightly further apart than shoulder width (#16). This distance is far enough apart to maintain a solid base. As the club begins to build up speed and the left hip makes the first move down the target line before it turns backward, the width of the stance will hold up just fine. If you have a tendency to lose your balance, your stance might be to narrow. (#15)

Golf Swing Setup - Feet and Balance

After impact the golf club swings back around your body and up towards your left shoulder. As the golf club comes to the end of the swing your weight has moved from the right side over to the left side. The width of your feet will accommodate this move. Your weight is evenly distributed between your toes and heels.

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