Distance to the Golf Ball - How Far from the Ball Should You Be with Each Club (Driver, Iron, Wedge)

u/osusc 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Can’t fix my early extension, what am I doing wrong?”

Here is the video I got this from. Your mileage may vary and it depends on your clubs being the proper length for you. I've had great success dialing in my setup distance though. This is part of a whole series on setup that helped me a lot. ▶ this video

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u/StayFuzzy127 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Topping is 80% of my shot. Any tips based on the video? ”

Here’s a great video to help with standing distance from the ball. ▶ this video

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u/bicmedic 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Ball keeps going to the right”

You're way too close to the ball. Check this video out. ▶ this video

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u/Nitemiche 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Cannot for the life of me correct my slice. Tips? Playing maybe 2 months now”

Not necessarily a cause of your slice, but you are standing too far from the ball. ▶ this video

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u/xxxplicit8o5xxx 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help - Swing in Shambles”

You could stand a bit closer to the ball. Your right hand grip seems off, look like your right hand is an under grip. Your take away is too inside, you need to raise your arm to have back swing more in plane. The heel shot issue looks to be because a bit of early extension which could be because your standing too far from the ball so your body naturally wants to get closer to ball in your down swing. Try closer …

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u/Ornery_Old_Dude 2025 · r/golftips · in “Why does my club head fall back like this at impact? Is it normal or something I can work on?”

Because of your inability to hit the club in the center of the face. You are on the toe every shot and it's going to deflect. You have on of 2 potential problems. You are either setting up with your arms too far away from your body or you are set up properly and have the ball set up on the toe. If you have your arms hanging properly and this happens you need to move closer to the ball. From your perspective it will …

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u/onedgl 2022 · r/GolfSwing · in “High Handicap (20+). More details in comments.”

▶ this video Take a look at this for distance from ball. I think you're doing pretty well at keeping your head in the box during the whole thing and I don't think early extension is a problem. A few minor adjustments and I think you're in a decent place.

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u/PM_BBW_Cleavage 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “New to golf. All shots push and also feel like the lower irons have too much loft. Any advice welcome ”

You’re way too far from the ball, your issues start there. For instance, your lead arm should come tight across your chest as you rotate, there’s a large amount of space there because you’re so far from the ball. You’re also forced to come over the top to get to the ball, which robs you of power and pushes your shots away from you. A downswing should have your trail elbow come through your trail hip, but because …

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u/pro-gynecologist 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Issue with setup distance”

Try leaning over the ball without arching your back and let your arms hang off your shoulders. You want your eyes to be looking at the back of the ball. ▶ this video

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u/floppyfloopy 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help me”

You are starting with the butt of the club far too close to your body. You naturally have an outside/steep takeaway just to avoid hitting yourself with the golf club on the way back. Check out ▶ this video for help on how far to set up from the ball.

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u/cebri1 2026 · r/golftips · in “Golf Swing Analysis”

Set up: ▶ this video Distance to the ball: ▶ this video Grip: ▶ this video Dominate this and then come back.

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