MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

Golf posture without forcing your back

A golfer holding a yellow golf ball, a tee and a club. — Photo: Kampus Production / Pexels

An athletic address position comes from a comfortable hip hinge, soft knees and room for the arms. It should support balance rather than imitate a rigid pose.

Work through it

Stand tall with feet roughly hip-width apart.
Hinge forward from the hips until the arms can hang comfortably.
Soften the knees without sitting deeply or reaching for the ball.
Set the club behind the ball and adjust your distance until the sole and hands sit naturally.

A practical example

If you feel balanced at address but fall onto your toes during a short swing, move the task back to a smaller motion and review your distance from the ball with a coach.

Practice task

Rehearse address in front of a mirror with no ball. Step away and rebuild it five times, then make small swings. Check whether you can hold your finish without stepping to regain balance.

Common mistakes

Avoid rounding the back excessively, locking the knees or lifting the chin into tension. A longer club changes your distance from the ball; do not stretch to keep one fixed position.

Choose a comfortable movement and change one variable at a time. Stop if a movement causes pain; a qualified coach can adapt the task to your mobility and experience.