PGA-certified golf instructor Josh Oddy demonstrates how golf setup and weight distribution directly dictate club path, impact quality, and ball flight. By making key adjustments to sternum posture and driver alignment, golfers can eliminate over-the-top slices and strike the ball consistently.
Keep your sternum centered over the ball at address to maintain a neutral club path.
Avoid sitting too far back in your trail hip at address, which forces an over-the-top slice pattern.
Check down-the-line posture by making sure your armpits, knees, and the balls of your feet align vertically.
When hitting driver, bump your hips slightly toward the target to prevent falling too far into the trail hip due to forward ball position.
Use a smartphone tripod to film and review face-on and down-the-line setup alignment regularly.
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