Golf Ball Position - How Important Is It Where To Place Your Ball?

Muscle memory is one of the most important aspect of learning the game of golf

. Muscle memory implies that the individual components of a swing are internalised by the player. Remembering each little details is very difficult - instead, a player learns to combine the various parts of his swing automatically through practice. The best swing is smooth and above all, CONSISTENT. When a player is so consistent that he can hit the same shot the same way over and over again, he's on his way to becoming a great player.

The question arises therefore, if consistency is so important, why would you interfere by moving the ball position for each club? It doesn't seem to make sense to setup differently every time you change club?

There are of course good reasons why you choose to position the ball differently for each club.

- A driver is the longest club in your bag Imagine that you swing the driver in a sweeping motion, describing a wide and smooth arc. The ball is literally swept off the tee.

- Irons on the other hand are hit in a different way. You should actually hit the ball in a downward motion, less a smooth arc, more a downward blow. Hitting down on the ball will impart spin which is something all golfers aim to do.

- Irons are supposed to hit the ball at the bottom of the swing arc.

- Drivers should hit the ball on the upswing rather than in the middle of the arc. This will result in the ball being lifted high and flying far.

So what exactly is the position of the ball for each given club?

This depends a little on your own personal style, but I would suggest the following:

Driver and fairway wood: position the ball in line with your left toes. Use common sense depending on what feels best. I prefer the ball to sit outside my left foot. Use the same position for any club with less than 19 degree loft.

5 iron to 9 iron: Look at your heels when you position yourself. The ball should sit directly between your heels. You may even feel that your 9 iron could be put a bit more to the right (back in your stance). Try it and see how it feels.

2 iron to 4 iron: For each iron, move the ball forward in your stance (to the left) by one ball width. Use the same principle for woods and hybrids with more than 21 degree loft. Again, you need to use discretion.

Make a point of listening to the sound of the club striking the ball. You'll hear when you've hit the ball well. You'll feel comfortable without any pain in your wrists or back. Your ball will fly true and far. To get to the perfect strike, pay close attention to ball positioning.

by: Ian Hayes

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