Setup Consistency

[Big Don]

Anybody out their got a good routine to encourage consistent setup?

[BigDog]

This is a great question. I am currently teaching my wife how to play and the set-up routine is something that she struggles with. She seems to sset up at the ball in totally different positions each time.

I try to teach her from what I am doing but I just seem to do it automatically and find it diffficult to explain exactly what it is that I do.

I too would appreciate a few pointers in this area.

Thanks

BigDog

[Dent]

Ill explain my routine and you can see if it works or not. Lately ive been having trouble aiming on approach shots.

Iron Shot

Look behind the ball and pick a spot in the grass that looks odd and that is line with your target, when aiming look consistently at that spot and aim for that instead of looking at the green, it helps because if you keep an eye on that spot it also helps to keep your head down and keep your eye on the ball. The only thing i focus on when making the shot is dragging the club back straight, i imagine an Imaginary line on the backswing and make sure i swing straight through.

Drive

What i do is stand behind the ball and find my line. I then pick a broken tee from the ground and put it about 2-3 feet infront of my ball. This is my aiming point. I do exactly what i do on the fairway, i aim for this spot and it should bring me right in line with my target, And again all i think about is dragging the club back straight. Also on both shots if you have time, put your club down and make sure your toes are touching the shaft, step back a bit and see your line of the club and thats where your aiming, if its off you can fix it easily.

These techniques help alot. I hope you try them and they help you too.