#315 The Perfect Golf Pre-Shot Routine – Step-by-Step

PGA Professional Henrik Jentsch distills decades of expertise into a clear, repeatable pre-shot routine that blends mental focus, technical precision, and physical readiness. A great swing starts long before the club moves.

Core principles:

• Consistency: Same sequence before every shot for repeatable results.
• Integration: Mental, technical, and physical elements working in harmony.
• Balance: Static at address, dynamic in motion, static again in the finish.
• Personalization: Adjustments for Lower, Middle, and Upper Core types, matching biomechanics and body type.

1 – Thinking Box

Stand 3–4 meters behind the ball. Breathe in through the nose into the diaphragm, exhale through the mouth for twice as long. This relaxes muscles and sharpens focus.

2 – Club Alignment & Target

Hold the club in the right hand at 45°. Align the clubface by Core Type: Lower – slightly closed; Middle – neutral; Upper – slightly open. Use the shaft to set the target line, choose an intermediate target 30–50 cm ahead, then place the right foot for proper ball distance.

3 – Grip Setup

Right hand first, keeping the view open to the target. Place left hand: Lower – strong grip; Middle – neutral; Upper – soft. Re-place right hand by Core Type (Upper on-top, Middle side-on, Lower under). Close right hand over left thumb. Tour grip pressure: ~80% left, ~50% right.

4 – Stance & Ball Position

Right foot first, centered to the ball at 90° to the target line. Adjust distance as needed. Left foot by Core Type: Upper – heels together; Middle – 1.5 ball widths apart; Lower – 3 ball widths from right heel to ball. Stance parallel or slightly open (+10°–11°).

5 – Stance Width & Power Base

Shift weight slightly right. Upper – narrow for more hip turn; Middle – shoulder-width; Lower – wide for stability. Ball position: forward (Upper), middle-forward (Middle), middle-back (Lower).

6 – Body Posture

Stand tall, arms hanging naturally. Tilt forward by Core Type: Lower – shaft 90° to body; Middle – ~10° drop; Upper – ~20° drop. Grip end: Lower – outside left thigh; Middle – mid-thigh; Upper – inside thigh. Shoulder tilt: Upper – left above right; Middle – slightly higher; Lower – right lower (“reverse K”).

7 – Swing Prep & Execution

Look: intermediate → target → intermediate → ball. Motion: Upper – turn & extend; Middle – shift, turn, extend; Lower – shift, shift, turn. Hip sequence: Shift → Turn → Extend. Kinematic chain: hips → shoulders → arms → club.

8 – Long Club Adjustments

Driver – right foot with clubface center, ball forward. Fairway woods – slightly less forward. Hybrids – just forward of iron position.

Balance Goals:

Static before swing, dynamic through motion, static in finish (hold 1–2 seconds). This proven routine is your blueprint — fine-tune it for your body and game.

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