GOLF Teacher to Watch Kelvin Kelley explains why to use your whole body — not just your feet — to determine your golf ball position.

As we all know, the key to solid ball striking with irons is making contact with the ball and then the turf. But when you’re hitting it thin, the contact with the turf is lacking.

It’s Simpler Than You Think Top-ranked golf instructor Brian Mogg shares a common mistake he sees with “toppers” and offers his tips on how to make better ball contact.

Higher compression golf balls offer more control and a firmer feel for faster swing speeds. 4. Ball Construction: Golf balls generally fall into two categories: two-piece and multi-layered.

Niemann really shines on the last part of the downswing and through the ball. You’ve probably heard the term “staying in the shot,” and there’s no better example than this guy.

Again, there's no perfect solution, but ball position is a fundamental pros keep an eye on for good reason. The goal is simple: To find the right balance for what your golf swing needs.

"I've got the golf ball way out on my left foot, but I'm going to start the golf club at its normal position [in the middle]," he explains. "So when I hit this, it forces me to transfer my weight ...

As McIlroy swung, his ball went 117 yards into the fairway, and when he made contact with the ground, the other ball popped up a few feet in the air and landed between his feet.

Fitness How to Hit a Golf Ball Farther, According to Research These are the physical attributes that can make a big difference—and those that won’t ...

Instead, it lands, bounces once, maybe twice, and clumps of mud can start to attach to the sides of the golf ball. Or worse, that mud just splatters all over the ball’s surface.