Correct Ball Position

Hello,

I want to share with you a short lesson on the importance of ball position in golf.

The most efficient ball position is to stand over it so as when you swing the club the bottom of the arc will be the point of impact. The bottom of the arc is usually positioned 2-3 inches off the inside of your left heel (right hand golfers). The butt-end of the club grip will have to rest about one fist far from the inside of the left thigh for an iron club and two fists for the driver. You position will need to be adjusted in order to make these measurements match depending on the length of the club shaft.

You will need to stand further and further from the ball as the club length increases. Spread your feet apart more and more if this is the case as this will maintain your balance on the swing. For a pitching wedge, you will need to match the outside of your heels with the inside of your shoulders and visa versa for a driver. For a short iron you will need a steeper position so this will make sure your spine is over the shot and for a long iron you will need a sweeping position so your spine will be placed behind the shot. Your left foot will more or less remain in a similar position for each of the shots while your right foot is used to widen the stance on long iron shots. However, there is one exception to this rule; the driver. Place the ball just off the inside side of your left foot, this is because it is teed up. This type of stance will allow the clubhead to impact the ball on its ascent and prevent the ball from striking the ground as it leaves the tee.