Spine tilt / weight distribution at setup

[JackieTreehorn]

I realize that in a proper setup, the spine should have a slight tilt away from the target. This allows the right hand to fit lower on the grip than the left.

I find that when I do this, my weight distribution is more like 70% right foot and 30% left foot at address. I don't see how I can get 50% right/left with this spine tilt? Any explanations? Possibly my stance is too narrow?

[Cizzle]

Weight distribution should be 60/40 for the right side. You're probably set up okay.

[Avid Golfer]

I realize that in a proper setup, the spine should have a slight tilt away from the target.

Many pros bump their hips slight toward the target when setting up (so that the right hip is inside the right foot and the left hip is above the left leg). That moves the lower portion of the spine forward (toward the target) which can counter the upper body spine tilt back (away from the target). Try that to see if it helps you equal out your balance (or at least get it closer to 50-50). When it comes to driving opinions vary some pros like 50-50 and others like 60-40 (favoring the back foot).

Look at the position of the center of the hip area (belt buckle/lower spine center) compared to the center of the shoulder area (shirt button/head/upper spine center) in the pros pictured below. http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3...inetilthn7.jpg