No two golfers are ever the same; everyone is different and
that's what makes golf what it is. Everyone has different
strengths and weaknesses--styles and techniques. Some are
better at putting and others have a great stance.
Although the stance is effective in the same way, some
people will prefer their stance to be different from
others, so they can play with more power or more control
to give them a specific advantage over other golfers.
If you want to further your golfing career and improve your
game, you should spend some time perfecting your stance.
Not only will this maximize the efficiency of every swing
you make on the course, but it will also increase your
overall enjoyment of the game.
You should first get the grip you prefer and then set
yourself up with a stance that feels comfortable; if you
are uncomfortable, then chances are your shot is going to
make you even more uncomfortable.
Many golfers will see the traditional stance as the best
way to go, but feel free to make little changes to the
stance if it improves your game. To try the general stance
that most golfers use, you should stand tall with your
heels about a shoulder's width apart. Bend slightly from
the top of your hips and keep your back straight. Let your
arms hang down, but don't let your chin tuck into your
chest.
Before you swing, make sure your weight is equally-
distributed between both feet; and also make sure your
weight rests on the balls of your feet.
Remember that this is just the standard stance used by many
successful golfers. If you play better using a different
stance, then by all means keep it.
Your stance is important for every shot you take, so
make sure the stance you are using now is actually the
best possible stance for you; otherwise, you will add
strokes to your game every single time you swing
a club.
