For example, when making a shot with your driver, you will usually
want to play the ball off of your left heel.

When using a fairway wood, move the ball over about 1 inch to the
right. When using long irons, the ball should be roughly in the same
position, or maybe a little bit behind.

Middle irons typically need the ball placed an inch or so towards the
left. And lastly, wedges & short irons should be played from the
center point of your stance.

A. The Ball

Beginner golfers should concentrate on the basics and learn to make
contact with the ball as cleanly possible. Once you are confidently
making contact each time you swing, you can start to experiment by
varying the positions of the ball.

This will inevitably change the flight path of the ball. However, this
is often necessary when you are playing a “non-traditional” hole.

Let’s look at an example: By moving the ball an inch or two to the
right for your short iron, you will come into the contact zone at a
steeper angle. The result is a lower shot, which is necessary when
playing the ball into fierce winds.

If you move the ball to the left side of your position, a higher shot
will result which may be required if you are trying to get over a tall
bush or tree.

Another way to get a higher shot is to tee the ball up a little higher
when preparing to drive. (Teeing the ball lower will, of course,
cause the ball to move closer to the ground.)

B. Practice Goes A Long Way

You’ve heard it before (and in a lot of MY other mini reports too):

Practice makes perfect! This is especially true with regards to ball
position. Whenever you are on the practice range, spend time
adjusting your tees & making shots to find out what happens when
you do so. Significant changes can result from the slightest
adjustment of the tee.

Regardless of your current skill level, you should take the time to
practice. You never know what type of shot you will face in a game.

Being prepared & well practiced can really help out in a sticky
situation & it’s the mark of a great player.

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