Tiffany’s Golf Tip: Hang, Don’t Reach

Here’s a good tip for all the beginner golfers out there.

How many of you think the club shaft and your arms should be in a straight line when you address the golf ball? I am guessing you are going to say yes, because, the majority of the true beginners I see set up with their arms and shaft in a straight line.

To be in the most powerful set up position, there should be a small angle between your hands and the shaft. There are two reasons for this:

1. Your arms should hang straight down from your shoulder sockets at address
2. All golf clubs are built on an angle

If the club is on an angle and your arms hang straight down there has to be a bit of an angle between your hands/wrists and the club shaft.

The position I suggest has you starting with a small hinge in your wrists. It will allow your hands and wrists to work better during the swing. When the shaft and your arms are in a straight line, your wrists are locked and you aren’t in your most athletic position. 

When it comes to your arms at address, think “hang” don’t “reach”.

To all the beginners: welcome to the game and good luck!