Ball Position - Golf Tips and Videos

Your ball positon should match the low point of your swing, so it changes with each club and depending on whether...

Frequently, golfers play the ball according to general guidelines such as "in the middle of your stance" or "off...

PHIL TROUNO says to place the ball in the middle of stance when hitting irons and forward in stance when hitting woods

Break your ball position down to three locations, one for woods, one for fairway clubs and one for short irons

The equipment manufacturer has done all the ball position work for you; with the same posture you can lie the...

Position your ball near the bottom of the swing arc and just off your front leg

Keep the triangle formed by your hands, arms and shoulders in the center of your body and let the club dictate where it lies

All good golf shots occur as the club is descending into the ball (even with the driver). Playing the ball either...

Ball position changes with each club; use the time you spread your legs under your shoulders during your set up...

The position of the ball in your stance is determined by your swing shape and the club you are hitting. Your wedge...

Use this step-in routine when you set up to the ball so that you always play the ball in the correct position for each club

Let the club you are using measure your length from the ball by maintaining the same posture for every shot regardless...

You can either maintain a constant ball position regardless of the club you use or the more common method of putting...

Allow your golf club and natural stance to determine whether you’re standing too close or too far from the ball

How many times has the following happened to you? You're on the course, and you're swinging it great--easy backswing,...

Turn your 8-iron into a sand wedge by opening the face and playing the ball like a normal greenside shot

Use an open faced 8 iron and blast it out like a normal sand shot

One of the most common mistakes amateurs make in the setup is faulty ball position. A consistent ball position...

Adjust your posture to compensate for the slope

When your perfect drive ends up in a divot, first ascertain the type of lie you have, then use one of these two...

Use a firm wristed stroke, ball back in your stance, weight forward and minimum amount of air

Most recreational golfers cringe when they hear the term "shotmaking." The idea of intentionally fading or drawing...

Setting up correctly and knowing to hit behind the ball and splash the sand will get you out of the bunker more easily

Square the clubface, pick the club up quickly and dig under the ball with a steep approach angle

Use a tighter grip and more left side pull on the way down

Use a steeper swing plane so that you can dig in to the sand and most importantly keep your weight forward throughout...

Hitting the ball off the top of the club face can be the result of several swing flaws

Keep your body still in the shot and play it like a putt no matter what club you use

Hinge your wrists and turn your body with the club

Making a proper putting stroke is the easiest part of putting, using the Putting Arc will teach you how to groove...

Regardless of trajectory, always use the same stance, setup and grip; just change your ball trajectory and swing length

Control your trajectory by mastering the relationship of the butt end of the club to the club face

By moving the ball around in your stance and using different clubs you can create many different shots to use...

Having a ball position too far forward or back can cause you to change your swing plane and hit fat shots

Some heel shots are caused because at set up you are too close to the ball causing your arms to start inside your shoulders

Having the ball positioned too far forward in your stance can result in a high ball trajectory

If the ball is too far back in your stance it will cause your hands to be too far forward and lower the loft of the club

Move the ball back in your stance with this Variable Tee Drill to see where the best ball position is for you

Playing the ball too far back in your stance causes you to make contact while the club is still swinging to the...

Move your ball position forwards and backwards and see where your divot is in relation to the ball position

Many toe shots are caused by setting up too far away from the ball, try this hosel drill to get your set up distance correct

So here's the great paradox in golf: Imbedded in the cure of its most primordial problem (getting the ball airborne)...

Usually you want to splash your ball and the sand out of a bunker, but when the ball is buried this will cause...

Pop-ups with woods off the tee are caused by an excessively steep angle of attack. In many cases, a ball position...

When trouble comes a-knockin', you've got to know there's a way out. That's why we've assembled these tips to...

To master this difficult shot you must change your set up so that your swing more represents the slope of the...

Adjust your spine angle to the slope, find your new contact point for ball position, take less club and aim slightly...

Let it be known, when it comes to golf instruction, the truth isn't necessarily the truth until you hear it come...

Teach kids according to their ability; when they’re ready, show them that the technique to fairway bunkers is...

Slicers often play the ball too forward and have their shoulders open to the target line, fix this by setting...

It's been well documented that a solid short game is the key to consistently shooting lower scores. A vital part...

Three of the most common chipping errors are assuming the ball should be played way back in the stance, believing...

Flippiness (the dreaded early release) occurs if your body gets too far in front of the golf ball. When this happens,...

Long irons are necessary tools for going low. Take, for instance, the Long Iron Express--a low, boring rocket...

Adjust you ball positioning, shift weight forward and lean the shaft forward to allow the club to dig under the ball

Basic sand play should be one of the easiest parts of the game to master. You don't actually have to make contact...

A very common mistake made by amateur players when chipping is to place the ball too far back in the stance and...

Stand slightly farther from the ball, widen your base, lower your hands and use a lob wedge or opened face sand wedge

Your ball has come to rest behind a big tree. To make matters worse, you still have a long way to the green. Punching...

When faced with a course that has fairway surrounded by fescue first take a few practice shots to get familiar...

Choke down on the club slightly, keep the ball back in your stance, place 60% of your weight forward and finish low

Use your normal swing with just three basic adjustments

You probably know that you'll produce very poor shots if you hit too high or too low on the clubface. What you...

Don't know how to escape from tight bunker lies? Playing this shot using the club's "bounce" (as you would a...

Putts bounce when the putter strikes the ball with negative loft. Most putters are designed to deliver four degrees...

Bunkers are easy shots you just need to compensate for the fact that you are hitting sand not grass, plus John...

Understanding your equipment is necessary for good golfers; hit down with irons to make the ball go up and hit...

Casting is a huge reason why so many players don't hit the ball with as much power as they would like. This means...

Every golfer has suffered through it--getting worse while attempting to get better, ultimately tinkering unnecessarily...

Hit closer to the ball using a normal backswing and accelerate the club on the way through

Play the ball off your front heel, open the clubface to one o'clock, balance slightly on your front leg and make...

If you find yourself trying to scoop the ball when hitting pitch shots, it's probably because you don't understand...

When you want to hit shots under a headwind, don't play the ball way back in your stance and hit down on it harder...

I'm frequently approached at my power clinics and exhibitions by senior golfers who claim they've lost strength...

To play a super lob shot--the kind that you might see Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson pulling off with ease--you...

If you are stuck with trying to putt with your ball up against the fringe then change your putting set up to be...

There are now more than 100 golf courses in and around Palm Springs. Many are considered private, but as of late,...

A correct angle in your knees, hips and shoulders at address influences your swing plane

Stepping into the ball with your back foot is the foundation of a good set up

Set up with your clubface open to one o'clock, play the ball forward, set your shaft neutral with the clubface,...

There are hundreds of exceptional resorts and championship golf courses in the Orlando and Tampa areas of Florida....

Go through this systematic process to make sure your set up is proper, consistent and aligned

Like any aspect of the game, improving your bunker play takes practice. But practicing the wrong technique will...

If you want to become a shotmaker who can control his ball, you must learn this great technique for drawing and...

Using a piece of string with tees attached to both ends is the best set up and alignment tool you can have, put...

If your ball is in a fairway divot you need to adjust your swing so that you hit the ball with a more descending blow

Tee the ball up with your driver but tee it down with the rest of your clubs

In order to build a good golf swing, one that will stand the test of time and grow, you must first build a solid...

Rotate your body as you swing and knock an area of sand out of the bunker

When just off the green, use your putting stroke with a 7-Iron

Putting is a lot of personal preference but follow these general guidelines as a basis for your set up

Analyze how your ball is lying in the rough so that you can play your shot with the correct set up and swing

You'll often face situations that will require you to hit the ball with a different flight pattern than your natural...

When it comes to hitting bad shots from the fairway, there's a big difference between the bad shots touring professionals...

There's no single element that can ruin your game faster than a high-powered wind. It can turn a slight fade into...

Among the top tips we offer here are two tips for more power in your swing. One adjusts your grip for more control...

Adjust your spine angle to the slope, find your new contact point for ball position, take more club and aim slightly...

In the era of 460cc drivers with enormous clubfaces, knowing how high to tee the ball can be confusing. Are you...

The biggest challenge for a golf student is to feel the proper mechanics. Fortunately, there's a simple way to...

Tour players are blessed with the luxury of having the practice time necessary to keep their games razor-sharp....