🏌️♂️ 1. Stance Width (Kaki / Foot Position)
- Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart to create a stable base. For longer clubs like a driver, you can open your stance slightly wider for better balance. GoGolf+1
🧍♂️ 2. Distance From the Ball
- Don’t stand too close (arms locked and stiff) or too far (overreaching).
- A good rule is to let your arms hang naturally, then grip the club — your hands should be comfortable and not overstretched. golfforbeginnersguide.com+1
🤸♂️ 3. Knee and Hip Position
- Slightly bend your knees so you’re athletic and ready to move.
- Bend forward from the hips (not the lower back) so your spine is straight and balanced — this helps you rotate freely during the swing. bola.com+1
🎯 4. Upper Body Posture
- Keep your back flat and chest slightly tilted toward the ball.
- Your eyes should be down on the ball, and your shoulders relaxed — not hunched. bola.com
⚖️ 5. Weight Distribution
- Initially, distribute weight evenly between both feet — not too far forward or toward the heels.
- During the swing, weight naturally shifts forward (toward your lead foot) at impact for better contact. golfballs.com
🏌️♂️ 6. Ball Position (Relates to Stance)
The ball’s placement in your stance changes with club length:
- Driver: Roughly in line with your lead heel (left heel for right-handed golfers).
- Irons: Closer to middle of your stance for short irons; slightly forward of center for mid- and long irons.
(These details affect stance and balance too.) golfforbeginnersguide.com+1
📌 Quick Stance Checklist
✔ Feet about shoulder-width apart
✔ Slight knee flex
✔ Hips tilted forward (from hips, not back)
✔ Spine straight, chest toward ball
✔ Arms hanging naturally to grip
✔ Weight balanced evenly at setup
🧠 Why This Matters
A correct stance gives you:
✨ Better balance and stability
✨ Improved rotation and power
✨ More consistent ball contact
✨ Reduced risk of poor shots and mishits
All largely come from your foundation before you even start the swing. GoGolf