| Addressing the ball is not about going up to it and | | | | that your weight is evenly distributed is essential for |
| introducing yourself! How far you stand from the ball | | | | a good stroke so as to avoid bringing the club head |
| helps to determine the power and distance of your | | | | down too deliberately. Always separate your feet |
| stroke. Putts require the golfer to stand as close to | | | | the proper distance apart by forming a stable base. |
| the ball as possible while a drive requires the golfer to | | | | A stable base is considered to be shoulder length for |
| stand a short distance away. | | | | the majority of golfers. Positioning your feet too far |
| The length of your club and the angle that the shaft | | | | apart is a no-no as this can cause the golfer to either |
| comes out of the head plays a role in the distance | | | | bend his elbows in order to hit the ball or else to |
| you stand from the ball. Keep in mind that the putter | | | | choke down on the putter. These are things you are |
| is generally the shortest club and the driver the | | | | better off avoiding on the golf course. |
| longest. | | | | Make sure your arms are straight but not stiff and |
| The length of the putter is important when it comes | | | | that your hands are positioned under your shoulders. |
| to your golf game. Always get into a comfortable | | | | You will know you are in the proper position when |
| stance over the ball and bend your knees ever so | | | | your hands are a matter of a few inches from your |
| slightly in order to prevent stiffness from setting in. | | | | lower abdominal area, but still above your knees. The |
| Keeping your balance as you go about your stroke is | | | | correct stance will make it possible to hold steady for |
| essential and it is best to bend at the hips as | | | | a couple of minutes without having to suffer any |
| opposed to the waist as this ensures that your eyes | | | | type of discomfort. |
| and your head are positioned properly. Making sure | | | | |