stance question

[Gaviao]

So I was watching a little bit of the US open and I noticed that the players seem to move their legs closer together for shorter shots while they kept they're legs farther apart for drives and longer shots. Am I crazy or am I on the right track?

[alomar123]

Your correct. I personally put my feet basically together for inside 50 yards.

[tfauss]

yeah you are correct. the more club you have the farther your feet should be apart. the same for your ball. the more club you have the farther away the ball should be from your body.

[Breaking 80]

Your correct. I personally put my feet basically together for inside 50 yards.

I used to put my feet almost together inside 50, but I started pulling the ball. I'm not entirely certain what I was doing wrong, but moving my feet a little further apart solved the problem.

[Zeph]

Use a stance that feels natural to you, but don't overdo it, ie. too wide or too narrow. The body is a fine machine, it can tell how far apart you should position the feet to have the proper balance.
There are some guidelines though.

Too wide: Could be a sign that you are swaying or have poor balance, so you have to widen the stance to stay on your feet.
Too narrow: Don't know what could cause it, if anything could.

Shoulder width with the driver and a bit more narrow as you progress down to the wedges is a good start. Experiment with the width to see what works for you. There is no golden rule here, stance width is individual, like grip and posture. You have to find one that works for you and your swing. It may change as your swing change though.

I never think about my stance width. I put my feet where they want to, depending on what club is in my hands.

[westcyderydin]

i have an overactive lower body and i always have problems turning instead of swaying so it helps me if i keep my feet relatively close togeter.

[Travtex]

i have an overactive lower body and i always have problems turning instead of swaying so it helps me if i keep my feet relatively close togeter.

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