Watching Bryson DeChambeau win in Dubai reinforced what we all know and raised a second question. Which is, if putting wins, why worry about full-swing set-up? The answer is simple, actually. However, I will draw it out as if a proof of work.

I can answer the question with a question of my own. I ask, how would either part of the game exist without intention? Putting excellence and set-up consistency both begin with perfect practice rooted in the desire to repeat what works. We express our desire by intending to fulfill it. Intention requires attention. By definition, any desire unfulfilled, was not a desire. Hence, future proves past.

Assuming the expression of desire is underway, the next step is that we have to create a philosophical anchor for our technique. Our philosophy is expressed in an intentional set-up to our ball and target. The “putting wins” axiom is true. However, it is incidental to excellent putting, which is also subject to a set-up anchor for technique.

Technique, on it’s own, has more to do with movement. Therefore, I will bypass that topic, for now. However, I will say my Open Stance following is quickly growing. And, in my opinion, it’s because golfers are beginning to understand that they are responsible for their own expression of desire.

Open your stance, and play golf.

John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy