[tfdanos]

12 handicap....surely suffer from most of the basics...Where do we start?

What approach should I take in terms of "building from the ground up"?

What do I focus on first, second, third, etc? Pivot, hands, set-up?

Or if thats too much to ask, what 4 areas should I "get under my belt" before tackling other areas? How should I go about it?

Thanks

With a 12 handicap, you are obviously doing some things well. Before you tear apart what you have put together up to this point, it could be helpful to find an Authorized Instructor in your area to help you map out your stroke within the context of the 24 components and variations.

After that assesment, your AI can advise you regarding a path of learning that will get you where you want to go. This path typically will start with

-the flat left wrist
-a straight plane line
-a clubhead lag pressure point

and

-a steady head
-balance
-rhythm

because improvement in these areas improve your stroke immediately and permanently.

Another poster wisely offered the Basic, Aquired, and Total Motion as a path to learn. No doubt, that is great advice, too.

You can save a lot of time, money, aggravation, etc. by pursuing a "guided struggle rather than a blind struggle" ( Homer Kelly) under the guidance of a qualified teacher.

Wishing you great success,