Paul Lawrie’s quiet set-up on the range

SportLocation Golf Desk · 7 Sept 2026

Paul Lawrie’s range swing is built from a simple, balanced address: feet set, club grounded, then a controlled move away from the ball.

Paul Lawrie starts from a very plain position and that is the point. Feet set shoulder-width apart, the club grounded behind the ball, he gives himself a stable base before the iron ever moves.

From there the swing can stay compact. The early shape is tidy rather than busy, with the club lifting cleanly and the body staying organised as the motion builds.

It is the sort of setup that leaves little to chance: no flourish at address, just a clear line to the ball and a repeatable move through it.

The finish is equally restrained, with the chest turning through and the club held out in front after impact. The whole action is about control rather than drama.