HOW CLOSE SHOULD YOU STAND TO THE GOLF BALL - 2 minute GOLF TIP that works for your DRIVER & IRONS
4 golfers recommended it
Quick tip · Beginner
A two-minute tip on how close to stand to the ball for driver and irons.
Why golfers recommend it
- Reaching for ball, compare setup
- Too close and squatted, videos
- It all starts here
- Tempo sync and distance from ball
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
4 comments from Reddit
u/Snoo49601 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Driver advice”
It ALL Starts Here ! ▶ this video You stand too far away which causes weight problems, which causes Swing plane problems, Which causes Swing Sequencing problems
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u/Kapper1010 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Lotta problems - what to work on first? 27 hcp”
Two most obvious things: 1. Too close to the ball at address and too squatted. Stand taller and hunch your back, not squat with straight back. Let the hands hang naturally to find a better ball position. Your posture/squat and holding the club too upright with the ball too close to your feet. No chance of being anything but super steep, over the top (left swing path). 2. You address the ball inches behind it. Is …
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u/aguerrrroooooooooooo 2025 · r/golftips · in “Need tips on how to improve my swing”
The best thing to do would be to get lessons, however there's some low hanging fruit to fix: Slow the tempo down to go in sync with [this]( ▶ this video You're also standing insanely close to the ball, try watching ▶ this video
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u/SherbetBulky435 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Rate my swing 7 months in.”
I like your swing because of basics. Your balance, weight transfer, head position and contact are all good. The flaw that stanďs out is that you are reaching for the ball way too much.. These 2 videos will help you. Compare your set up in your video to these ▶ this video ▶ this video
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