Setup & PostureBeginnerFixes: S posture

How To Fix S-Posture In Golf

Curated PGA Drill by BreakThrough Physical Therapy, Wellness and Sports Performance

Focus Area

Setup

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Beginner

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Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

S-posture locks the pelvis into anterior tilt and makes the golfer run out of space early. Neutralizing the rib cage and pelvis improves core control, supports a cleaner shoulder turn, and reduces the urge to stand up or spin flat through the shot.

How to Perform the Drill

Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Set up normally, then exhale and soften the rib flare so the lower back does not stay over-arched.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Lightly tuck the belt buckle under until the pelvis feels neutral rather than tipped forward.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Maintain that neutral pelvis while hinging from the hips and letting the arms hang naturally.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Make slow backswings keeping the chest turning over the ball without re-arching the lower back.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Use a mirror or phone camera to confirm the spine angle stays neutral at address and during rehearsals.

What Good Feels Like

Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.

Common Mistake to Avoid

Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

S postureExcessive archPoor core controlFlat shoulder turn

Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill

How to Fix Your Golf Posture

Fix golf posture by hinging from the hips, not rounding the upper back (C-posture) or over-arching the lower back (S-posture), with a neutral spine tilted over the ball. Then train yourself to keep that tilt through impact, because posture you lose mid-swing costs you the same strikes as posture you never had.

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