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The Basics of Golf - Body Alignment

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Overview

Discover the essential fundamentals of golf in this 30-minute video focusing on proper grip and body alignment for a smooth swing. Learn from top golf instructors like Rickie Fowler, Butch Harmon, Jason Dufner, David Leadbetter, Rick Smith, Sean Foley, Justin Sheehan, and Jason Carbone as they share expert tips on correct alignment, setup basics, backswing techniques, shoulder turn, tempo tuning, and foot positioning. Master the art of getting down, spinning out correctly, and improving your backswing sequence to enhance your overall golf game. Gain insights on how to increase your club length and perfect your setup for optimal performance on the course.

Syllabus

Rickie Fowler: Correct Alignment-Setup Basics-Golf Digest.
Butch Harmon on How to Improve Your Backswing | Golf Tips | Golf Digest.
Jason Dufner: Shoulder Turn-Setup Basics-Golf Digest.
David Leadbetter: It's OK To Spin Out-Setup Basics-Golf Digest.
Rick Smith: How To Get Down-Setup Basics-Golf Digest.
Sean Foley on How To Smash Your Irons | Golf Lessons | Golf Digest.
David Leadbetter: Tune Your Tempo-Setup Basics-Golf Digest.
Sean Foley on How to Get the Correct Backswing Sequence | Golf Lessons | Golf Digest.
Justin Sheehan: Wanna Get A Club Longer? - Setup Basics Tips - Golf Digest.
Jason Carbone: Roll Of Your Back Foot-Setup Basics-Golf Digest.
Jason Guss: Ace Your Setup.
Sean Foley: Improve Your Setup.

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Golf Digest

Reviews

4.8 rating, based on 5 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Raja Qawiem Bin Raja Omar Ikram
    Raja Qawiem Bin Raja Omar Ikram
    The Basics of Golf - Body Alignment course on is an excellent resource for both beginners and intermediate golfers. It offers clear, concise instructions on how to achieve proper body alignment, which is essential for improving your swing and overall performance. The lessons are well-structured, and the visuals effectively demonstrate key techniques. I especially appreciated the instructor's emphasis on the importance of posture and balance in achieving consistency.
  • Samuel Cole
    This was a very good class. I was able to learn a few tricks and hints to setup to the ball more square and to hit longer shots.
  • Anonymous
    These lessons was necessary for starting golf playing. It’s important how to use the body, arms and legs also shooting of the ball. For me it’s great course.
  • Daniel Louis Cappetta
    great course it showed you all about body position from the ball to the pin and the difference in a amature and pro stance
  • Johannes Wilke
    nice overall body alignment tips too look at and try it out on your own time to improve you Body alignment. I will for sure try them out thanks

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