How to Start Your Golf Swing Correctly

PGA Pro Alex Fisher shows the correct way to start your swing and how to avoid common problems.

Alex Fisher, PGA

A bad start to a golf swing can start a downward spiral and make it difficult to recover in time for impact, leading to a myriad of problems and inconsistency for golfers. Sound familiar?

PGA Pro Alex Fisher shows in the video below how to correctly start the golf swing to ensure that your hands are in the right spot and your club path is fundamentally sound. He includes simple checks for things such as hand position and takeaway, how to judge if you are standing too far or too close to the golf ball, and a quick drill with a tee to see if your club path is correct.

These tips will help you avoid the common problems many golfers have at the start of the swing.

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