The Fairway Primer

The Swing

The motion everything else is built on. These guides cover holding the club so the face squares up naturally, setting your grip, stance, posture, and alignment, and making a balanced, repeatable swing instead of an all-out lunge. We work through the faults nearly every beginner meets first, the slice, the hook, topped shots, and the chunk, and how to diagnose and fix the cause rather than chase the symptom.

The Swing

8 guides
The Swing

Tempo and Balance: How to Swing Smoother, Not Harder

Learn how golf swing tempo and balance work together to help beginners hit cleaner, more consistent shots without swinging harder.

July 3, 2026
The Swing

How to Aim and Align Your Shots Correctly

Learn how to aim in golf with a simple pre-shot routine, body alignment tips, and common beginner mistakes to fix before your next round.

June 28, 2026
The Swing

How to Grip a Golf Club: The Foundation of a Good Swing

Learn how to grip a golf club correctly with this beginner's guide. Covers all three grip styles, pressure, hand placement, and common mistakes.

June 27, 2026
The Swing

Topped and Chunked Shots: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them

Find out why you're topping or chunking the golf ball and get simple, actionable fixes to make cleaner contact on every swing.

June 26, 2026
The Swing

How to Stop Hooking the Golf Ball

Learn why you're hooking the golf ball and how to fix it with simple swing adjustments to grip, stance, and club path.

June 20, 2026
The Swing

How to Fix a Slice: Why You Slice and How to Stop

Learn how to fix a slice with clear explanations of why it happens and practical drills to stop slicing the driver and irons.

June 14, 2026
The Swing

How to Swing a Golf Club: A Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

Learn how to swing a golf club with this plain-English beginner guide covering setup, backswing, downswing, impact, and follow-through.

June 10, 2026
The Swing

Golf Stance, Posture, and Ball Position for Beginners

Learn the golf stance for beginners: how to set up athletic posture, find the right stance width, and position the ball correctly for every club.

June 5, 2026

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