| One of the most important aspects of golf for | | | | middle of their stance. Others want the ball to be |
| any new golfer is ball position. Using the same golf | | | | closer to the front foot, like a driver. Traditional |
| ball set up for every golf club isn't going to get | | | | golfers will tell you that your ball should be in |
| results on the golf course. The position of your | | | | between these two extremes. |
| golf ball can change loft, spin, distance, and flight | | | | The Trick: Everyone has a different view point |
| path. The question is, how do you make ball | | | | because no one's swing is the same. When |
| position work for you? | | | | deciding on your golf ball position, know that it |
| The Driver: | | | | should be in the forward part of your golf stance. |
| Most new golfers have a lot of trouble with this | | | | If you find you are topping the ball, set it further |
| golf club because it is so unlike the rest. You ball | | | | back. Only you can find the sweet spot of your |
| positioning is at the front of your stance. A lot of | | | | swing. |
| golfers prefer the golf ball to be in line with your | | | | Short Irons: |
| front foot. This is a good start. This position will | | | | The general rule for short iron ball position is |
| give the golf club right timing it needs to come | | | | middle and back. Just like the long irons or fairway |
| around. | | | | woods, how much depends on your specific golf |
| The Science: A driver has a flex to it. When you | | | | swing. If you find that you aren't getting enough |
| swing this golf club fast it bends. If you were to | | | | loft on your golf ball through the air, set the ball |
| contact the ball in the middle of your body, the | | | | further back in your golf stance. |
| bend would be enough to force the ball away | | | | Wedges: |
| from you. A forward golf ball position gives the | | | | Here is where it all changes. When using wedges |
| face of the club time to come around and make | | | | (pitching, sand, lob etc.) and even 9 or 8 irons, the |
| proper contact. | | | | correct golf ball position is in the middle of your |
| Long Irons/Fairway Woods/Hybrids: | | | | stance. These golf clubs are shorter than any |
| There are several different ways people play | | | | others in your golf bag. They are designed to cut |
| these clubs. Some like the ball to be directly in the | | | | underneath the golf ball. |