Leadbetter's lessons: Top tips from one of golf's best coaches

    By Gary Morley, CNN

    Updated 1944 GMT (0344 HKT) December 9, 2011

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    "The grip is one of the most important aspects of the swing. Most people grip the club too much in the palm of the hand, which creates tremendous tension and doesn't allow the wrist to work correctly," says golf coach David Leadbetter. "People who do this wear a hole in their glove. It's important to hold the club out towards the fingers, not the palm. It helps more golfers than you can believe."
    Photos: David Leadbetter's top 3 golf tips
    No. 1: The grip – "The grip is one of the most important aspects of the swing. Most people grip the club too much in the palm of the hand, which creates tremendous tension and doesn't allow the wrist to work correctly," says golf coach David Leadbetter. "People who do this wear a hole in their glove. It's important to hold the club out towards the fingers, not the palm. It helps more golfers than you can believe."
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    "So much of golf is based around how you set your foundations. It's really important that when golfers set up for the ball that instead of having slouchy round shoulders, pull your shoulders down, then your arms can actually get to your chest," Leadbetter says. Almost like how the Japanese how bow: rear end out, slightly bend your knees, pull your shoulder blades down and arms resting in your chest and you're in perfect position."
    Photos: David Leadbetter's top 3 golf tips
    No. 2: The stance – "So much of golf is based around how you set your foundations. It's really important that when golfers set up for the ball that instead of having slouchy round shoulders, pull your shoulders down, then your arms can actually get to your chest," Leadbetter says. Almost like how the Japanese how bow: rear end out, slightly bend your knees, pull your shoulder blades down and arms resting in your chest and you're in perfect position."
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    "Make sure your arms and chest always stay together through the swing. Practice little wedge shots -- put a club-head cover or towel under the left armpit and make little half-swings," he concludes.
    Photos: David Leadbetter's top 3 golf tips