Set Up to a Balanced Golf Stance

Start by placing the inside of your front foot just ahead of the ball. Since we’re using a driver or 3 wood, the front and back feet should be shoulder width or slightly more than shoulder width apart.

Next, bend at the top of the legs (keep your back straight) and then bend slightly at the knees. The kneecaps will be directly above the balls of your feet.
The angle of your back to the ground will be approximately 45 degrees. Your arms should be hanging straight down from your shoulders.

Posture - Good posture counts. Keep your back straight but don’t tense up. You might think of it as pushing your back pockets higher.
Balance - Your weight should be on the balls of your feet, not on the toes or heels. Likewise, your weight should be equally distributed between your front and back foot. Now you should be more comfortable and less tense. If you’re out of balance, you’re falling down. That’s no way to start a good golf swing.

Alignment - A line drawn across the front of your feet should point to your target. You may want to check this by first placing your club up against the toes of your feet and then step back and see if the club is really pointing to your target. This is your target line and your knees, hips, and shoulders should also be parallel to this line.
One slight adjustment will be the position of your shoulders. When you assume the proper golf stance and grip, your club and left arm will form a straight line between your shoulder and the ball. For this to happen, your right shoulder will be slightly lower to the ground than the left, but a line through your shoulders should still be parallel to the target line.

Be Balanced and Be Comfortable
Once you grip the club and take your stance at the ball, find a way to relax and loosen up before you start your swing. As I mentioned before, I bounce up and down and wiggle my butt rear back and forth slightly just to be sure I’m loose and balanced. Hey, it’s better to have my buddies laugh at me before I hit the ball than after I hit it.

Load the Weapon
Your setup is athletic, balanced, and relaxed. Now your ready to begin your golf back swing.