The Hidden Mistake That Ruins Even Great Golf Swings

Fix your golf setup fundamentals fast—these golf swing basics (especially golf stance width) stop your swing being “doomed” before it starts. Get Your FREE Training: Unlock 37% More Driver Distance with the S-Formula — https://finishfirstgolf.com/optin-page Email me here [email protected] Follow Me On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gregjonesgo... 0:00 – 👀 The “good swing” that hides a setup flaw 0:49 – 🎥 Free driving video mention + back to setup 1:18 – 🏌️ Start with the clubface behind the ball (don’t set feet first) 1:48 – 👍 “Hitchhiker thumb” check for proper distance from the ball 2:06 – 💪 Right-arm swing check to confirm you’re not reaching 2:49 – 📏 Using yard sticks to measure your personal setup numbers 4:02 – 🧍‍♂️ Proper stance width: ankles outside shoulders for full swings 5:54 – 🔍 Case study: narrow stance causes blocks/draws and extra hands 9:09 – ⚖️ Balance mistakes (too narrow/wide, heels/toes) and what they cause 15:07 – 📍 Ball position basics + “you can’t build consistency unless you start with consistency” This video breaks down the hidden setup errors that sabotage even good swings. You’ll learn key golf swing basics like correct distance from the ball, proper golf stance width, balance (left/right and heel/toe), and simple ball-position guidelines. Dial in these golf setup fundamentals and your swing becomes easier to repeat. What you'll learn • How to set up by placing the club first—before setting your feet • Two distance-from-the-ball checks: the hitchhiker thumb + right-arm drop test • The stance width benchmark: ankles outside shoulders for an athletic base • What “too narrow” or “too wide” does to your swing and face control • How to find proper heel-to-toe and left-to-right balance at address • Simple ball-position basics as clubs get longer (PW middle → longer clubs forward) #golfwingbasics #golfsetupfundamentals #golfstancewidth #golfsetup