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Ball position

Ball position is one of the quickest setup changes that can improve contact, launch, and curve. Use this guide to match the ball to the club, shot shape, and lie in front of you, so you stop guessing at address and start building a repeatable pre-shot routine.

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Ball position

The Fundamentals of Ball Position

Dial in where the ball belongs for wedges, irons, hybrids, woods, and driver so contact becomes easier to predict.

Common Ball Position Mistakes and Simple Fixes illustration

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Common Ball Position Mistakes and Simple Fixes

Spot the setup errors that cause chunks, thin shots, pulls, blocks, and weak driver launches.

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Drills to Improve Ball Position

Use practical station drills and feedback cues to make the correct ball position automatic under different clubs.

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How Ball Position Affects Ball Flight and Scoring

See how small setup changes influence launch, curve, distance control, and the big numbers on your card.

Beginner vs Advanced Approaches to Ball Position illustration

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Beginner vs Advanced Approaches to Ball Position

Understand the difference between learning reliable stock positions and fine-tuning ball flight like a better player.

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How to Practice Ball Position Under Pressure

Train your setup so tournament nerves, first-tee jitters, and uneven lies don't push the ball into the wrong spot.

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