If there was one lesson golfers kept coming back for in 2025, it was this: ball position matters more than you realize. It influences contact, consistency and even trajectory, and it can be the ...

Unless you're a better-than-average golfer, there's a good chance you overlook one of the simplest factors when it comes to consistent ball-striking: Your golf ball position! When your ball's too far ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Fundamentals are vitally important to a solid golf swing — yet they’re also easy ...

Similarly to many amateur golfers, I struggle with my ball striking from time to time and often get frustrated by a lack of consistency. While trying to find the answer, I have spent time trying to ...

If you’re unsure about where your golf ball position should be for certain shots, this easy test from top-ranked golf instructor Tom Stickney helps you understand — and will make you a better golfer.

Correct golf ball position is key for consistent, solid ball-striking with any club. Top-ranked golf teacher Tony Ruggiero advises different ball positions for driver, irons, and wedges for best ...