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How Far to Stand From the Golf Ball (Driver & Irons)

It varies from club to club, but there’s one general rule: Stand so your arms hang naturally under your shoulders, with the clubhead resting behind the ball.

Another simple method is the “two-fist rule” where your hands are about the length of two fists from your lead thigh for iron shots, about three fists for the driver, and one fist for the wedges.

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How Far to Stand From the Golf Ball With a Driver

Tee up a ball and stand a few feet away, with your feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart. The ball should be directly opposite your lead heel.
Hold the club in front of you with your hands waist high and the shaft parallel to the ground.
Bend forward from the hips until the club touches turf.
Bend your knees to get into proper posture.
From here, simply move your feet to place the clubhead behind the ball.

How Far to Stand From the Golf Ball With Irons

Follow the same steps as above, but with your feet closer together and the ball in the middle of your stance (or slightly forward for longer irons).

Remember, you only need to make small adjustments per club, not a whole new setup each time.

The 2-Second Setup Check in Golf Stance

Take your normal setup using any club.
Let go of the grip with your right (trail) hand. If it hangs in line with the grip, you’re the right distance from the ball.
If your hand dangles inside the grip, you need to move closer to the ball.
If it hangs outside the grip, move slightly farther from the ball.

What Happens If You Stand Too Far From the Golf Ball

Over-reaching: Bending too far forward to reach the ball causes poor balance and mishits off the toe.
Swinging too flat: A swing that’s too flat or horizontal leads to pushes and hooks.
Disconnected arms: With the arms over-extended, you’ll struggle to keep them connected to the rotation of your upper body, causing weak distance and directional misses.

What Happens If You Stand Too Close to the Golf Ball

Standing up: To keep from hitting the ball fat, you make room for the club by lifting the upper body. Thin shots often result.
Heel strikes and shanks: If you’re standing too close and your arms extend naturally on the downswing, you’ll hit the club’s heel or hosel.
Swinging too upright: A swing that’s too upright or vertical causes slices and pulls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I stand closer with shorter clubs?

Yes, but your arms should still hang naturally from your shoulders. Try the 2-Second Setup Check, described above, to ensure proper distance.

Why am I hitting it off the toe?

You could be standing too far from the ball. If your upper body moves back at all during the swing, you pull the club’s toe into line with the ball and strike it there. Try the driver setup tip above, which also works with irons.

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