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