The Golf Swing: Phases Of Your Tee-off, Putt, Or Any Other Swing Picture yourself in this scene at the first tee of a golf course. * Hold the golf club loosely * Have my left thumb here * Bend my knees there * Keep my eye on the ball * Get outta here you miserable fly! * Don't talk on the tee * What was that important tip dad told me yesterday? * Good grief! Everyone is staring at me! * What did the golf teacher on the Golf Channel say last week? * Rats! I got my 6-iron instead of my 9-iron!.