Diversion Books: Build Your Swing — Position Teaching for the Modern Age

Build Your Swing: Position Teaching in the Modern Age

Discover a modern, position-based framework that turns a complex golf swing into a clear, practical sequence. Rooted in the Jim McLean System, this guide condenses decades of coaching into approachable steps you can apply on the range and on the course. By emphasizing how each position contributes to rhythm, balance, and ball striking, you’ll explore consistent performance without feeling overwhelmed.

The book speaks to both newcomers and seasoned players who want a current, on-course oriented approach. It highlights balance, alignment, tempo, and sequence, helping translate practice into steadier results under real playing conditions.

What you’ll discover

• A clear breakdown of the swing into core parts and how they fit together.
• A modern, position-based teaching framework that highlights balance, posture, and tempo.
• Step-by-step progressions and practical drills you can use on the range and greens.
• Insights drawn from decades of coaching across all skill levels, guided by a PGA Master Instructor.

Real-world use and benefits

Imagine stepping to the tee with a steady setup, a comfortable posture, and a rhythm you can trust. The approach helps you feel how the body organizes itself for impact and then translate that feeling into repeatable swings on the course. The modular structure makes it easy to revisit specific parts as your game evolves.

Who this book is for

• Beginners seeking a solid foundation and confidence at the range.
• Players wanting a fresh, modern perspective beyond traditional swing books.
• Instructors and students connected with Jim McLean Golf Schools seeking practical guidance.
• Anyone aiming to turn practice into better on-course performance.

Whether you’re mapping your first full swing or refining a familiar motion, Build Your Swing offers a practical lens on the modern golf swing—presented with clarity, actionable drills, and an emphasis on what can actually work on the course. It’s a thoughtful exploration of possibilities, not a guarantee of results.