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how far away from the golf ball should you stand

by Xander Hayes Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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For a golfer who is 6′ and up, this distance usually ends up around 7 inches from thigh to the butt of the club. For golfers around 5’4″-5’10”, it is around 6 inches. And golfers who are 5’2″ and under end up standing around 5 inches away, from thigh to club.

The ideal distance you should stand from the golf ball is one where the butt of the club is pointing at your belt buckle and is about 6 inches away from your thighs. This should be the same for all clubs in the bag. It doesn't matter what club you're using, your arm position should be the same.

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How close should you stand from the golf ball?

How far you stand from the golf ball at address will affect your swing. Standing too far away can force you to reach out with the club, with your arms completely straight and your elbows locked --...

How far you should stand from the golf ball?

Feb 02, 2014 · One more thing on distance from the ball: Most (but not all) good golfers have their arms hanging from their shoulders, pretty much directly underneath them. This is what I call a neutral distance. To check your distance, stand at address in your normal posture and take your regular grip. Now remove your right hand from the club.

How to find correct distance from the golf ball?

Dec 21, 2018 · So as we’re starting out, get your feet about shoulder-width apart if you’re going to be using an iron. Now from here, I’m going to drop my hips back until my upper body tilts forward and I’ll be looking down at the golf ball now. If I don’t tilt forward enough, I’m going to have to round my shoulders.

How close to stand to the golf ball?

Oct 23, 2017 · For golfers around 5’4″-5’10”, it is around 6 inches. And golfers who are 5’2″ and under end up standing around 5 inches away, from thigh to club. Let’s take a look at how some of the best in the world have done it: Dustin Johnson, current world #1 …

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Why is distance important in golf?

Many golfers think that the distance between you and the golf ball is equally important as the distance between you and the golf club. This distance helps you with enough ‘swing space’ while maintaining the correct balance during the swing. The length of the golf club is also an important factor to determine your distance from the golf ball.

What is the best posture for golf?

The best posture is to keep the spine at a neutral posture and hinge your hips out slightly. 4. Spine – Right Angle. Some golfers recommend that it is enough for a golfer to change the angle of his spine to the pelvis to accommodate the length of the golf club.

How to balance golf swing?

For great balance, the knees of the golfer should be flexed or slightly bent in a way that the golfer feels the weight shift from his heels to the balls of his feet. The back knee should be bent inwards to eliminate the chances of the body swaying during the swing. 3.

What is the biggest challenge in golf?

The biggest challenge, however, while maintaining the posture is that the golfer doesn’t encounter the same conditions for each successive shot. Every shot presents a different contest on a different ground surface. A successful golfer is the one who adapts to these challenges. Once he is able to adapt his distance from ...

How to get a good posture?

It all begins with taking a good stance at address. Place your feet shoulder-width apart with your knees slightly flexed and a natural bend at your hips. This places you in a balanced, athletic position. Let your arms hang freely, then simply bring your hands together without reaching out.

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