It All Begins With the Setup

Tommy Armour is best-known as a great golfer, and for the golf clubs that still carry his name. But he was also one of the most sought-after instructors of his time. So when the Silver Scot talked, golfers listened. And they should still listen to what he had to say about a proper setup: "Before they ever begin swinging, I can improve nine out of every ten typical amateur golfers."

The setup is the most important - but overlooked - full-swing fundamental, according to current instructor Michael Lamanna. Lamanna explains what Armour was talking about, and why the setup - alignment, foot position, ball position, balance, posture, arm and hand position - is so important to a golfer's success. Find out what makes for a proper golf setup.

See also:

• Video: Correct golf posture
• Video: Ball position at setup