While it may not seem like much, placement of your golf ball is an important part of your golf game. Even though it isn’t as important as how you hold the club or the stance you take when addressing the ball, the position of your golf ball in relation to your club and stance can play can affect your game, for better or worse.
In today’s article, we will take a look at how you should approach your golf ball in a variety of situations so that you always have the upper hand on the course.
Tips for Ball Positioning
Eye Contact
When placing the ball on the tee, make sure you do so in a way that you will have the ball in the center of your view when you take your swing. After all, you’ll want to see the ball before you attempt to strike it.
Distance
The best placement for your ball and tee should be roughly 8 to 10 inches ahead of your toe line (or where you plan to stand). This will put the ball in a position where you can best reach it so that you aren’t lunging to reach the ball.
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Formation
One of the best methods for assuring that your golf ball is in the right position is to check it in relation to your feet. The ball and your feet should be in the formation of an invisible “triangle”, with your ball at the top, center angle and your feet as the two outer angles.
You should try to keep the golf ball within two inches of where the top angle should be. Any more than this and it can affect the ball’s movement. For geometry buffs, the correct formation for your feet and the ball would be that of an “acute” triangle.
When Putting
Even though you can’t place the ball yourself when on the green, the position of the ball in relation to your putter is important. You will want to make sure that your putter connects flush with the bottom of the ball when putting and that it remains near the center of the club face (unless in special circumstances). Any connection between the club and putter in any other position will lead to a weak putt or a putt that goes too far to the left or right.
Practice Makes Perfect
Try out different ball positions in relation to the clubs you plan to use. This will help you to be prepared for any circumstance and to know which ball position works in which situation.
What NOT to do
Conclusion
Ball position, as you can tell, is something that is vital to your golf game no matter where on the course you may be. Knowing where to place the ball on the tee and how to approach your ball in relation to your body can help turn the tide in any competitive match, so this skill is an essential one to have.
Hopefully, this little guide has helped you today, and you will be able to soon drive the ball better, putt more accurately, and cut strokes off your score!
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