shaft label).You may have to bow more to get to that position

Another big mistake is made when referring to ball position.  Some players believe they need to change the position of the ball based on what club they are using. If the ball is played too far back in the stance, your shoulders will aim right and you will start the back swing from the inside and probably come over the top at impact (slice or pull). If the ball is too far forward, your shoulder will be aiming left and you will take the club more on the outside and loop under coming down resulting in a block or a hook.

 

To fix this problem, the ball position should be played one ball forward of center for short to mid-irons, two balls left of center with long irons and fairway woods, three balls left of center with the driver. This may vary a little based on your swing arch.

 

Here’s a drill to help you with this problem.  Take your swing with the proper stance and posture and see where your club hits the ground. You should notice that it’s very close to the left center. If you are hitting the ground way before the ball, there’s a good chance you are not pivoting your hips or coming out of your stance.

So those are some of the more common mistakes made by golfers.  Even if you’ve been golfing for years, you can still fall prey to these mistakes.  Knowing how to fix them can be a great addition to your game and will eventually shave strokes off your score.

There are some shots in golf that will require some finesse in getting out of without amassing your score to new proportions.  Let’s look at a few trouble shots and get some advice on how to overcome them.

TROUBLE SHOTS

Because golf is such a complicated – yet easy – game, you may find yourself in some situations that seem impossible to get out of.  We call these trouble shots.  They can be frustrating and can add to your score in record proportions.  Here are some trouble shots we’ve encountered and ways that you can approach them.

Deep Rough