[Kim Maengnyeong's Golf English Conversation] "What Is the Correct Weight Distribution?"

When addressing the driver, place 60% of your body weight on the right leg.

Golf is a circular motion centered around the center of swing located in front of the chest.

Proper weight distribution at address is the foundation of the swing axis. It is extremely important because it helps control a stable swing. The weight distribution varies depending on the club used. These are the address weight distribution principles for each club. There are slight differences depending on the golfer's body type and swing style.

Driver: At address, place your feet shoulder-width apart and distribute 60% of your weight on the right foot and 40% on the left foot (keep 60:40 weight distribution rule). The head position is slightly to the right of the ball. This creates a gentle swing path and employs an "upward strike" technique.

Fairway wood: Use a narrower stance than the driver and distribute weight evenly 50:50 between right and left legs. However, for the 3-wood, place 55% of the weight on the right foot and 45% on the left foot.

Middle iron: Weight distribution is 50:50 at setup, and the head position is centered.

Short iron: Weight is distributed opposite to the driver, with 60% on the left foot and 40% on the right foot.

Chip shot: Narrow your stance and distribute about 70% of your weight on the left side and 30% on the right throughout the entire motion.

Next is a conversation between a golfer and a golf pro.

Golfer: How do I know which weight distribution of percentage to use for optimal balance in address?

Golf pro: Let me tell you; for long irons and driver lean 60:40 favoring your right side, use a 50:50 split for mid-irons, and for short and lofted clubs lean 60:40 favoring your left side.

Golfer: Thanks, weight balance is always important to know when addressing.

Golf pro: Always concentrate on good balance in the address position.

Written and photographed by Kim Maengnyeong, golf columnist