The Ultimate Guide to Ball Position in Golf (GOLF BALL POSITION IN STANCE)

Ball position in golf is a very important fundamental to your golf game, yet many casual golfers don't think too much about it, or are unsure of where to position the golf ball for each type of golf club.
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Move the ball forward, move the ball back, where to position your body in relation to the ball...it can get overwhelming and confusing. From driver ball position, woods and hybrids, ball position for irons and wedges, we help you simplify the subject.
This Ultimate Guide to Golf Ball Position will help you understand what you are trying to accomplish with each club, how to set up for different types of clubs, and understand how to use the proper golf ball position in stance to your advantage!
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[@tonyjohnson9092]

I really appreciate you posting this. I used to struggle shifting to my left side and an instructor had me move the ball forward in my stance many years ago. It worked for a long time but now I am in my 60's and have been struggling with my irons. After seeing this video, I moved the ball back to center and can't believe the difference. Now I am hitting longer, piercing irons with a beautiful draw again. I can't thank you enough!

[@tonywyatt9976]

My natural swing I have a slight draw so I play it. So wedges are in my back stance and so is the 7 but center with long irons

[@JONACYDETV]

This

[@jpbernie72]

A lot of instructors will address where the ball should be in your stats; however, you go the extra mile and detail a good rule of thumb of how far away you should be from the ball as well. Great job!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for the kind words, hope that information helps your game! More great content to come...be sure to subscribe 👊

[@mrphil4085]

Your videos are all very very accurate, not like a lot of garbage online. This morning I have seen your suggested ball position with the driver and then I went to the driving range! If you put the ball higher and more advanced in the stance the ball makes more distance exactly right. if you lower the tee and put the ball a bit back in the stance , the shot is more accurate . Thanks !!!You go straight to the point , you give excellent professional teaching!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate those kind words. It is a total team effort on our side. Have you seen this video on ball position for the driver kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJfWhZZqn9uIhcUsi=HEHqSdB7HVzSLdzP

[@justinheitter2742]

I've been having ball position problems this helped a lot

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Justin Heitter awesome! Glad we could help...more food stuff coming...be sure to subscribe

[@davetracey9538]

In theory, you are correct and it is based on the proper balance etc. Most people would benefit from determining where the bottom of their swing and govern themselves accordingly. If the lowest point is to one side or the other, they should adjust those positions relative to that point.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Dave Tracey certainly agree that each golfers swing will have a different low point....these suggestions are for general guidelines

[@taythanhdung]

Winner of a video, I have been researching "where should a golf ball be in your stance?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Reyuhaffad Underlying Recognition - (do a search on google ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for discovering how to revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my work buddy got amazing success with it.

[@jhoncanole2979]

Many thanks, I've been looking for "how far down should you grip a golf club?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Reyuhaffad Underlying Recognition - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is an awesome one off guide for discovering how to revealing an effortless golf swing technique without the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my neighbour got amazing results with it.

[@tomcaldwell5914]

Makes a lot more sense to me than some who suggest the ball, except for the driver, always be in the same position........about a ball or two towards the middle from the left heel. For me, this extreme forward ball position on all irons leads to so many bad fades on mid to long irons and then pulled short irons. Good info and keep it up.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Tom Caldwell thanks for watching and posting! Agree, we like to see the ball slightly different location based on the club. 👍

[@madelonsabine7164]

Jack Nicklaus always was a stance width adjuster and look where that got him, poor guy!

[@donnahoulihan6095]

thank u so much...that training tool was such a good visual...have my club championship this weekend...cant wait to see results of proper ball position.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for watching Donna, be sure to subscribe if you haven't already!

[@paulschieber865]

Wow this video answers a lot of questions as a beginner- i constantly wondered if I had the ball in the right spot- didn’t realize depending on the club the ball needed to be in a different spot- very helpful. Thank you

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Paul, you bet! Hope you subscribed, more great content to come. Welcome to the game. 👊

[@alanmonaghan30]

I've followed this channel for a while now , although I believe you are knowledgeable, It doesn't transfer to me anyway , a lot of gadgets nobody or few people have in different videos, long intros , it was nearly 1.30 before you explained anything and that might not seem much but out of just under 6 minutes it's a lot. Helpful tips explained well is what people are looking for. Not trying to be negative but would like to see this channel improve as you seem a good guy.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Alan M thanks for watching and providing your input...we have it noted...hope you stick around for more....some great content coming

[@555Trout]

Might want to go over stance width effect on bottom of arch. Constant bp with a varying stance width is simpler imo. Though it is a complicated matter re the D plane.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Always great videos and information , I’m playing this afternoon I’ll give you a full report but regardless of my score I feel your videos and instructions have helped me improve

[@Kevin01SH]

Thanks for the tip! I have a tendency to block my wedge shots to the right, most likely bc the ball position is back of center like im chipping.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure. Have you seen this video where we discuss how to swing your wedges kzbin.info/www/bejne/roG3nHiZm7Khlacsi=kXN_frw44t2ywhRF

[@claudetremblay3892]

Thanks i just been playing for 2 mounts and now i understand why i have so much problem with topping my golf ball

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! Here is another great video that will improve your contact and help you stop topping the ball kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5_Si3lpZtyVabssi=ctEcwKj4P6LZFRmL

[@hjohnsutphen1028]

Great tips to think about, my biggest flaw is hitting irons thin, at end of swing, moving closer I hit it better. I'll try these tips this weeek.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it! Be sure to let us know how it goes. 👊

[@alangoudie2299]

A very clear & helpful video.Your enthusiasm & knowledge are obvious.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Alan Goudie our pleasure! Thank you for watching...what suggestion did you find the most helpful?

[@alangoudie2299]

The different strike for irons descending to hybrids & fairway woods more level strike.

[@robertclark8243]

One of your best presentations of useful information. You helped my aim greatly with this.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome! Appreciate you watching and taking time to comment. Hope you subscribed

[@stevenklinkhamer9069]

Generally- the shorter the club, the further back in your stance your ball should be. Excellent video

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Steven Klinkhamer you got it! 👊

[@billsylvia2142]

Where are you lookig during the golf swing? At the center of the ball or infront of or behind the ball?

[@Rooksiepop]

This stuff is very useful for me as a player as well as a new golf coach! This is awesome!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate the kind words. More to come...are you a subscriber?

[@Rooksiepop]

@@USGOLFTVshow yes just subscribed

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@Rooksiepop Thanks!

[@Henricule]

Hi Todd, nice video. Everbody talks about ball position but nobody talks about a golfers personal swing arc. So the way I think is: Find out your personal swing arc (bottom) for each club. Now it should become clear where to put the ball in relation to that arc when you want hit it decending, flat or upwards. Even for a draw or fade swing etc etc.. But the problem is how to find out your personal arc ? Based on your experiences do you have some tips or even a method for us struggling amateurs. May be a "memory" doormat or so. Would be great to share your thoughts on this.. Regards from the Netherlands

[@Henricule]

I forgot to mention one could make his own setup fixture.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Harry Knuth great post and questions. Yes the individuals natural swing arc will have an impact on the bottom of the swing or what we call low point. The other concept that changes the low point is aim...more rightward aim and the bottom of the swing moves back...just the opposite for leftward aim. How that helps!

[@benjaminhogan3157]

I use the center of my sternum to find the low point for irons right on the front of the ball; for fairway woods, right on the back of the ball; for driver, a ball width off my left heel. This makes the ball look further back in the stance than it is, but it gives me clean ball/turf contact w/irons and fairway woods.

[@johnwhalen8559]

Great tips!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you. Are you following the Vertical Line Swing system?

[@mack042]

Awesome Question I am looking at the cleveland launcher hb turbo irons they look like wood/iron would ball position be the same as a iron thanks

[@paulmcgee1867]

Guess it depends on shaft length

[@dalewedan8749]

What are the pros and cons to set up every iron with the ball off your shirt logo/pocket and then adjust your feet accordingly?

[@gregschulte2953]

The old school guys have the same ball position for all clubs. Distance to the ball was all that changed. Shorter clubs were steeper because you are closer. Other guys would move the ball all over the place depending on shot.

[@melnycmnscanada4608]

Good, simple instruction, thx

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Simple is best! Would you like to see us cover more topics on short game or full swing?

[@johnnyparker9928]

I have struggled with identifying the cause of the dreaded slice. There are three. 1. Open club face. 2. Out to in swing path. 3. Ball position too forward.

[@jacobarmstrong2343]

Johnny Parker personally i find most slices are caused by outside in swings. try placing your ball next to a 2x4 with enough room to hit it. take gentle swings you’ll train yourself not to swing outside in cause you don’t want to hit the 2x4. I would also work on aligning your hips shoulders and feet also they all contribute to in proper swing pathing. Keeping your right arm close to your body may help also.

[@winstonsmith11]

Honestly, I think people mostly struggle with shaft lean at impact with irons and wedges. They're trying to get under the ball with their hands, and they bottom out early. You can chase ball position forever, but it won't help if you're not committed to a downward blow with a stable left wrist. And many can't do that, try as they might, because they lose their spine angle in the downswing. Causing the classic casting motion. So, if you want to pure it, maintain the angle of the spine as a top priority. Treat the spine as a fixed axis, and simply rotate around it. Then, focus on a delayed wrist release with a downward strike. The loft of the club will produce launch and spin when you're delofted at impact. No need to use the hands try to get it airborn. You're looking for ball first, then turf. Not contacting both simultaneously. And down. Always down, and leaning toward the target. Then, with that knowledge, this ball position video may be helpful as a baseline. And if you're still bottoming out early, move the ball back accordingly.

[@winstonsmith11]

To elaborate further, if anyone cares... If you can't seem to maintain the spine angle, it's probably because of a balance issue. Starting the swing with the weight out on the toes forces us to straighten up the spine towards a vertical position, cast the wrists, and swing the arms to the left in order to strike the ball and to stay in balance. Your brain won't let you whiff or fall down. So your swing plane efforts are basically futile. So start with a well balanced setup. Weight should be over the center of the arches in the feet. From there you have the opportunity to dictate where your body can go. Versus your body dictating where it must go to stay balanced. There's a lot of issues were faced with in the golf swing, and they seem complicated. But they almost always go back to the setup.

[@gatortoof]

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[@matthewlong6389]

Brilliant!

[@fullmetalsal]

great video lesson, to the point, short and informative

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Danny you got it! 👊 What elder would you like to see us cover?

[@drjaffery]

Can you place share other links why to hit golf ball with driver at inside of leading foot, on the upward part of swing? People have mentioned hitting on downward as gravity then helps and hitting upwards mean that shot goes higher in air and less further ! I am honestly confused now

[@lovetogolf4184]

Great lesson!!!

[@bryanb6129]

Great tips! I will be trying this.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks, which part did you find the most helpful?

[@Btonskifilms]

Thank you!!

[@vincentdarby1080]

Thank You. Have been looking for something just like this. Answer My own question I have had. Thank you.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Vincent Darby awesome! Thanks for posting and watching. More great content to come...

[@MrWastingmytime59]

Nicklaus and Hogan among others proposed playing all clubs off the left heel, which serves as the center point of the swing, then adjusting width of stance for each club. What the fault to that approach?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Not going to debate two of the all time greats, Mr Nicklaus and Hogan. In general we like to see the ball more back in the stance than "standard" as it improves contact and the ability to draw the ball.

[@melhart8249]

Great video and a neat little training aid. Tried to get it up in Canada but unfortunately Rimer doesn't ship here. For ball positioning and putter alignment I use a laser device called sqrd up, very neat. As per previous comment, was stance width changing. I could see with the wedges and down to mid irons being fairly close but I would think that long irons, fairway woods and driver the stance would widen. Just rambling. As always, love the videos as they always have great content and always make you slow down and think. Keep up the great work.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Mel Hart great post! We can see if our contacts at Rimer can ship to Canada. Hope you subscribed....stay tuned as more great content coming. 👍

[@carsleygolf5647]

hope to have the Rimer available shortly to ship to Canada.... www.therimergolf.com

[@harvingalper4464]

Isnt it more important to find nthe bottom of your swing for optimum distance? When the ball is more forward I tend to hit the low and short. please respond. THANKS

[@jerryrathman5322]

In your demo video you didn't show right arm position for distance from stance, In the video it looked like you were reaching a little with the driver. Is that true with the driver and fairway woods?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good eye, yes we like to stand a little further from the ball with the driver. What other topics would you like to see us cover?

[@madelonsabine7164]

Not sure what the arms hanging thing proves about club position. I think it is all about bottom of your arc and establishing sternum position at impact.

[@twaltermd]

Good info. great teacher- alot of echo. Wireless microphone?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks.

[@TT-dz8zf]

Great tips. Thanks!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! Hope the information helps the game.

[@karlditt]

Does the ball position change based on the offset of the irons? Low offset vs lots of offset?

[@meyogy2414]

I like (when practising) to put a guide ball on about the 7 iron spot, (but placing it further away from myself) I try to swing the same (as if i wanted to hit the guide ball) this helps bottom out my swing in the same place everytime. It stops me focusing on the ball I'm hitting and encourages me to swing through the ball. Otherwise I'll try to hit the driver ball (with the driver) and my low spot moves forward.

[@b-radg916]

Yes, it’s always better to make a good swing than a good hit. Another way to think of it is that you want to make a good swing and let the ball get in the way.

[@mitchellbonomi9309]

Where to place your visualization rather than directly at the ball, I see people looking infront of the ball slightly for irons and maybe an inch or so behind the ball for woods/driver..true or junk?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We believe you should be looking at the “ball” in general, not a specific spot per say.

[@michaelsullivan3363]

Hey this is great stuff and I like your coaching method and appreciate how quickly and precise you can talk (my style, I’m from jersey). Anyway, I’ve been digging into videos because of a very specific position/distancing question/problem I have w driver. I see you mentioned “below the shoulders and where the club sits” as the method for each example (wedge, 7, 3w, D). But I see you are more extended for each increment. (You even show a comparison between wedge and driver when first explaining body/arm distance from the ball ). I learned a bit from you’re video and agree with your body positioning length increases respectively but would love more clarity on that minute change of “below the shoulders” to slightly under the neck! Any help please! Thank you in advance! I’m doing a dance on the tee boxes!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Solid question here! You are correct that we stand slightly further away from the ball as the clubs get longer. A great general rule is to let hour hands just fall and then grip the club. This will get you close. Hope that helps. 👊

[@genefake2786]

How do u get position on ball if u get ur grip first?

[@lauriewilletts715]

Hi im hitting the Driver more between the heel to middle of my feet is this alright to do and why is this

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Off the lead heal is best and not back past the logo on a shirt is where B best. Good question

[@squidly2112]

Biomechanically speaking, for hitting a relatively straight shot (very slight draw, which would be "neutral"), and with proper stance of approximately 2" outside of neutral joint alignment (which you should always do), then the bottom of your swing arch, with proper weight shift and post-up, should be approximately 2" (remember 2" outside joint alignment?) away from center towards target. Because during your post up, your lateral movement towards the target should end in neutral joint alignment with your leading hip socket, placing the bottom of your swing arch (with spine tilt) approximately 2" ahead of center. This would place your ball almost dead center in your set up stance for any flat surface, neutral ball flight, descending ball strike. Does not matter which club you use. This should be true for ALL of your clubs. The only time your ball position should change would be based upon lie, or when needing ascending ball strike with a driver off of a tee, or other "special" ball flight characteristics (high, low, draw, cut, etc.). The bottom of your swing arch should not change no matter which club you use. If it does, then you are altering your swing path per club, which is probably the root of your inconsistency problems. Again, ball position should not be determined by your club, it should be determined by your lie and the desired ball flight characteristics, period. Modifying ball position based upon club selection is a fallacy and is the #1 cause of inconsistent ball striking, especially among amateurs. Most amateurs set up with an entirely too wide of stance, and they employ far too much lateral movement. You should never set up with more than 2" outside of neutral joint alignment (hips sockets) for all clubs except driver, which should be no more than 3" outside neutral joint alignment. If you deviate from this, then you are probably an consistent ball striker, and, over time you are probably going to need hip replacement and perhaps have knee and lower back problems as well.

[@brucebartman36]

Huuh

[@BarnhillGolf]

I really enjoyed the video.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for watching and commenting! We do our best to provide golfers with information that can help them improve their games!

[@carsleygolf5647]

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[@HIblue187]

Please provide the link for the measuring device for ball position. Thank you for sharing.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You bet, you can learn more about the Rimer here: carsleygolf.com/

[@nelsondigital4664]

So I got some new irons and brought them to the range today. I was struggling hitting the 9-p irons , then I figured out they were way to far in front.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good to hear...hope this information helped your game! Be sure to subscribe...more to come

[@nisch2379]

Where should I position the long irons 4,5,6

[@paulgolfer]

this is good and well but I can not do this or use this during play in a comp

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Fair, but that's true for nearly all training aids. This is something you would use while practicing on the driving range or putting green to build that ball position memory into your play on the course. Thanks for posting.

[@shawn8474]

Ball position is an individual preference. Tiger plays his ball more forward than described in video and well he was number 1 in the world for 683 weeks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Lots of ways to do it, we are in agreement. 👍

[@jamescarter8421]

Thanks. I have been playing my wedges too far left.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

james carter our pleasure! What else would you like to see us cover?

[@jamescarter8421]

@@USGOLFTVshow Bunker flop shots?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@jamescarter8421 ball is forward in the stance and stance is open, be sure to rotate the face open as well... will make a note to do a video on this soon! Thanks...

[@mikewurz5586]

Great advice, thanks!!!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks! Which part was most helpful?

[@mikewurz5586]

Ball alignment for different clubs. How to hold the club is my next venture.

[@Guurur]

Thank you sir for sharing some tips and methods. I'm a left and I'm slicing too much on the left hand side. So, what you may wanna suggest??

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question...we have a couple good videos on fixing the slice...check out our channel for some good ideas...

[@chrissnape9537]

I put wedte through nine slightly back 7 centre 5 iron just infront

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Solid advice...

[@Rich--J]

Hi, would you use the hybrid ball position or three wood ball position when hitting a DHY or UDI? Thanks!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

DHY?

[@maeu59]

What about ball back for draws and forward for fades.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Lots of truth to what you say here...all things being equal, moving the ball back promotes a more downward AOA and draw. We cover this in great detail in the latest book, The Bad Lie. Here is the amazon link if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@jimjohnson6638]

watching your lesson on ball position but where should your hands be? IE: inside of left thigh? how about driver

[@USGOLFTVshow]

For irons the hands should be slightly in front of the ball. With the driver, they should be equal. This is all covered in my book The Bad Lie www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@emmatalmadge1473]

I’ll be trying these on the next trip to the driving range

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Emma Talmadge yep!!! Let us know how it goes. 👊

[@kirkholladay4990]

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[@ian500i]

Well the great Jack nicklaus says play every shot with the same ball position

[@fretless05]

On your guide, the video showed a single position each for wedges, irons, hybrids/FW woods, and driver. I know wedges are usually the same length, so that makes sense, but is there really no difference in position for all the irons, despite a 9 being so much shorter than say the 4?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

fretless 5 good question, this is intended to be guide and you are correct their is a slight difference between the ball position of a 4 iron and a 9 iron. The 9 iron will be slightly back maybe 1/2 a role compared to the 4 iron...Hope that helps. 👊

[@fretless05]

@@USGOLFTVshow Thanks! That's perfect. I wondered if there was a small difference or if the placement between 9i and the woods would look like a solid line. Knowing the difference is slight will help me greatly, particularly with the long irons that I think I current have too far forward.

[@wskripka1]

What about wedges and different Irons when hitting off a tee peg ?

[@carsleygolf5647]

the Rimer will help you with all clubs. www.therimergolf.com

[@nickward4963]

Is the reason I dont always complete my follow through be because I'm playing the ball tofar back in my stance?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Nick Ward this is very possible and something I see from time to time on the lesson tee.

[@mglamarmd1]

Good lesson. Ironically, I have a friend who is a single-digit handicap. He plays EVERY club from the middle of his stance.

[@b-radg916]

Every club? I’m guessing your friend hits from the center of his stance (really, the bottom of his swing) on everything off the ground/not teed up. Since reading Dave Pelz’s Short Game Bible, I play all of my irons at the bottom of my swing, except if it’s a strange lie or to change the ball flight (lower = further back). The only sensible reason (to me) to play forward is if it’s teed up.

[@cascaserta8471]

Where can I buy the golf ball position training aid?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You can purchase the Rimer at carsleygolf.com/ Thanks for watching!

[@johnpietrolaj8917]

Nice tips!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

John Pietrolaj thank you. What tip did you like the best?

[@johnpietrolaj8917]

@@USGOLFTVshow The hybrid and wedge placement. I had heard in the past about placing the hybrid ball position in the center where you have your irons. Plus, do you put all the iron shots in the same position? I had heard the longer the irons, the further forward to out the ball so the 5 iron is almost at the same position as the hybrid.

[@cz1mmt]

I'm sure it works on level ground. What about real course conditions including angle of attack.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, the general rule of thumb is when you have an uneven lie, move the ball back in the stance slightly....

[@kevinchauvin5781]

My swing path is inside to inside. My teaching pro has me place ball in the middle of stance but I change stance with all my clubs. What's your opinion about that??

[@patricklee780]

I like the Manuel de la Torre idea of ball position. Seems far simpler.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it....Keep it simple!

[@mohammadzulkifliismail2236]

Any advise for short golfers like me. I'm 5'3". And i can't bend for long irons and driver. That means my hand cannot hang loose below my shoulder. In this case i will have to stand upright. Any advise?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Mohammad Zulkifli Ismail let’s try to add some more knee bend and hip bend...see if that helps and be sure to let us know how it goes....we will want to know. ✋

[@mohammadzulkifliismail2236]

@@USGOLFTVshow thanks for the tip. Will try it this afternoon. Cheers.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Mohammad Zulkifli Ismail great! Be sure to let us know how it goes

[@mohammadzulkifliismail2236]

@@USGOLFTVshow Yup sure did me some good. But what I do is I didn't actually bend my knees just flex it a bit and bend forward at the hip. Thanks again Pro. Appreciate it. 😃

[@HIblue187]

Good instruction, sir. However, some instructors say positioning the Wedges back of center line by 1-2 golf balls spacing so one can get more compression and distance. So, whose right? I am in the process of reinventing my golf swing to be better and consistent.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question. It depends on the type of shot your want to hit. We find that a center to slightly forward position is best for most players. 👊

[@nonobebert7646]

Nicklaus would place his ball in the same spot each time, just changed the width of his stance and so the position of his sternum relative to the ball.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Olivier Bert a great system by the great Jack Nicklaus...we agree!

[@johnsheley7770]

Greg Norman did this as well, and I think Johnny Miller too.

[@WH6FQE]

I have to disagree on this one. I do not change the ball position, no matter what type of club I am using. As a right handed golfer, my ball position is one club head inside my left heel, that never changes. The only change I make is I vary the width of my stance by moving my RIGHT foot either farther forward or farther back depending on the type of club I am using. I get good compression with every club and I get a divot after the ball every time. It is much easier and less to think about.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

This is a solid system you mention. There are a few ways to do it...the key is finding what works best for you. Thanks for posting 👊

[@antohalleyano5467]

I put all ball in the center 😅

[@MrWastingmytime59]

Should have filmed the ball positions from the player's perspective. By filming on the side opposite the player, you're placing the ball for longer clubs to the right of center from the viewers perspective, which is opposite of what you're proposing. For a beginner, it could be confusing.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Noted, thanks for sharing.

[@__Gus_]

please everyone read this i am a new golfer that needs tips and every little bit helps by the way great video i have been noticing these things in the video spoken about me as a new golfer i always knew the position of the ball with an iron was different than with a driver but I always wondered how far back to position myself from the ball I've gotten a little better with my irons but I'm leaning my right shoulder down a bit in the beggining of my stance like if I was sort of in a stance to hit my driver is this normal in an iron swing i really need some help with this i have to admit though the slight change in my right shoulder leaning a bit when i hit my irons has made my game a bit better i am actually hitting the ball further and more consistent on hitting good shots and less chunks please reply with any tips and if anyone can answer my question if its normal to lean your right shoulder down a bit to hit irons would be great help thanks everyone for reading happy holidays stay safe.

[@Lenzer50]

Why don’t instructors show were to put the feet at the same time showing were to put the ball?!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Fair and good question...will pass along to the content team to do a video on just that...

[@paularagon4171]

I play my wedges off my back foot

[@At_the_races]

paul Aragon and that is, probably, why you can’t break 100.

[@JT-od4df]

how about a 5 iron

[@vincentmckenna281]

Same place inside left foot, just narrow stance for different clubs

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Vincent Mckenna that is certainly one quality way to do it...

[@MrKhurshidmughal]

Simple rule, depends how much y want to compress, nobody will tell you that, they want to complicate it. Driver on left foot, because no compression

[@neilbryant8003]

How about Jack Nicklaus still arguably the greatest golfer ever, he put every shot off his leading left ankle. Hard to argue with "the best ever" isn't it? Thanks great site.

[@andreaskiriakou6520]

he changed the distance between feet though

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good point...hard to debate Jack!...not sure he played every shot off his left ankle...he did change his stance width which in essence changed his ball position...

[@johnsheley7770]

And Greg Norman too.

[@cclarsen72]

I hold my clubs the same through the bag. Arms hang naturally, with my hands falling around my middle forward thigh.The clubhead moves up naturally as the clubs go up. Then i put it behind the ball. Pretty simple to me.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

cclarsen72 interesting concept...I like it! Thanks for posting

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

No matter how inside I swing, I always hit a baby fade, lol.

[@TheXanUser]

ITS ALL ABOUT FEEL. IF YOU'RE THINKING, YOU'RE STINKING.

[@bigwon5883]

I agree. On any given day one position will feel "off" from the previous game. Just like distance, I take it with a grain of salt regarding how far I hit any club.

[@tubehead8203]

I'm always stinking.

[@ApoIIo95]

Or just get single length clubs

[@carsleygolf5647]

Buy the Rimer at: www.carsleygolf.com

[@geoopa]

There are so many varying opinions on this. Some always play of the front and others off the middle. Take a look at Jack Nicklaus ball position, all on the same front heel kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIi2pHyYqNVmoLM I've tried all this and much more and still can't work it out. If you are all as frustrated as I am and so disillusioned with golf then just give this shit game up. Everyone is just trying to sell themselves and not really caring for how we hit the ball.

[@dennisobrycki4029]

Pssst. It's carsleygolf.com

[@patrickkennedy6886]

you hit up on the driver BECAUSE IT IS ON A TEE.........................................................

[@UncleDanBand64]

My goodness. If people can't figure where the ball should be in their stance.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Shootin' with Uncle Dan seems simple but many struggle with this.

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@USGOLFTVshow LOL

[@timfrancis7795]

This guy is concentrating on the position in relation to the feet and is somewhat wrong. The ball position should be in relation to your lower and upper body. You can have the ball in the middle of your feet and then have your upper body too far back which will mean in reality the ball will be too far forward and also if you set up with your upper body forward and the ball in the middle of your stance the ball will be too far back in your stance. Make sure that both your lower and upper body are over the ball.

[@mattheworrison5092]

Golf My Way? Why is this method wrong? Millions of us were taught this way, and, still employ it today.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Matthew Orrison can you expand on Golf My Way? Thanks

[@ij1936]

Golf My Way was first a book and then a video from Jack Nicklaus. He covers ball position in his video and says that basically the ball is in the same position. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIi2pHyYqNVmoLM

[@mattheworrison5092]

@@USGOLFTVshow One ball position off the left heel (right handed golfers).