knggolf on Nostr: MOVE THE BALL BACK ⛳️ Getting more distance + Improved ball striking My natural ...
MOVE THE BALL BACK ⛳️
Getting more distance +
Improved ball striking
My natural shot is a draw.
This led to several years of severe struggles getting off the tee - either a snap hook right or a block to the left
So I taught myself to FADE the ball
I've been doing this for about 3 years now and my driving has improved significantly. Golf is alot easier when you're in the fairway!
But I lost a ton of distance with my irons.
I was more consistent. But consistently short or left of the green.
So I tried moving the ball back an inch or so in my stance. And this changed everything.
Although the accuracy isn't quite where I want it to be (yet), I've basically gained two extra clubs - or 20 yards - with my irons.
And it's ALOT easier hitting an 8 iron from the fairway instead of a 6 iron.
Try it for yourself.
A good rule of thumb that I use:
-The 7 iron is my middle point
So when I'm hitting a 7 iron, the ball is in the middle of my stance
-When I'm hitting a 6 iron, it's slightly ahead of middle
-And when I'm hitting an 8 iron, it's slightly back of middle towards my back foot
It will feel a little uncomfortable at first but just spend time working on it at the range
#GOLFSTR
Published at
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