Distance from the ball

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Tip of the Week
Distance from the ball
One of the most frequently asked questions in golf is: "How do I determine the correct distance from the ball?"

When setting up to the ball there are a few keys to remember : weight on the balls of your feet, knees slightly bent, lean over from your waist, keep your back straight and allow your arms to hang straight down from your shoulders. If you have these basics down then the shaft length of the club will determine the distance from the ball.

How do you check this when you are standing over the ball? Here is a great way to check...

Once in your address position take your lower hand off the club allowing it to hang naturally down from your shoulders (picture 1) if you can bring your hand straight back to the grip without having to move it forward or backward then your distance is correct. If your hand hangs closer to your body than the club then you are to far away (picture 2) and if you hand hangs further away from your body than the club then you are too close (picture 3).