MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

Build a balanced golf stance

A golfer holding a yellow golf ball, a tee and a club. — Photo: Kampus Production / Pexels

Stance width should support the motion and the shot. A putting stance, a small chip and a full driver swing do not need identical foot spacing.

Work through it

Start with comfortable balance under both feet.
Use a modest stance for a small chip and a wider base for a full swing.
Allow a little foot flare if it helps comfortable rotation.
Check that your knees and hips can move without forcing a fixed position.

A practical example

A shorter chip needs little body travel, so a narrower base can help you feel the strike. A driver swing asks more of your balance.

Practice task

Make five slow swings at two comfortable stance widths. Hold each finish for three seconds. Choose the width that gives you control without limiting a pain-free turn.

Common mistakes

Avoid an extremely wide stance that blocks movement or an extremely narrow stance that leaves you unstable at speed. Do not force the feet perfectly square if that strains the joints.

Choose a comfortable movement and change one variable at a time. Stop if a movement causes pain; a qualified coach can adapt the task to your mobility and experience.