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Square stance key to proper aiming
Learn how to hit the golf ball straighter, and you'll
soon be hitting it farther, too.
Q: How do I hit the golf ball straighter?
A: Many golfers
struggle with fading and slicing (the golf ball curves to
the right if you are right-handed, to the left if you are
left-handed). On the other side, some golfers overcompensate
by drawing or hooking the golf ball (the ball curves to the
left if you are right-handed, to the right if you are left-handed).
The problem is this: Most golfers aim incorrectly.
Right-handed
golfers often aim too far to the right, and left-handed golfers
often aim too far to the left. This is due to an optical
illusion. What the eyes perceive as straight is not straight.
The best way to correct this problem is to master the square
stance.
How you approach the ball is very important. Utilizing
the square stance is a great way to learn how to do this
properly. For right-handed golfers, this means you point
your golf club at the target, then position your feet at
a right angle to the intended line of flight. The ball should
be placed in front of the inside of your left heel. Your
heels, knees, hips and shoulders should be parallel to the
intended line of flight. For left-handed golfers, the only
difference is to position yourself on the opposite side of
the ball.
When you practice, try putting a club down on the
ground or range mat next to your ball, and aim perpendicular
to the target to help you align your body in the same direction.
It is easier to hit the ball farther than it is to hit it
straighter, but improving your stance will help you to master
both skills.
Find out more about golf at CA by visiting www.ColumbiaGolf.net.
 About Chuck Scully
Chuck Scully is a golf professional at Columbia Association's
Hobbit's Glen Golf Club. He has been teaching golf
for more than 25 years and is a member of the Professional
Golfers' Association of America Quarter Century Club.
He can be reached at the club at 410-730-5980.
Have a question for a golf professional?
E-mail your questions to CAmonthly@ColumbiaAssociation.com.
Please include your full name, village of residence, phone
number and e-mail.
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