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Lesson #3 THE STANCE

Much depends upon balance - which means your weight's got to be evenly divid-
ed with your legs not too far apart. Naturally this balance depends greatly
on the golfer's physical build, and it is, therefore, most difficult to write
intelligently on this subject. Of course the best way to get started correctly
is to consult your club professional.

The average short and stout person will get far better results if he
uses an open stance but doesn't spread his feet too far apart; while the
tall, lean golfer is better balanced and more relaxed with a fairly wide,
square stance. That's where the difficulty begins - just where your point
of balance is. To get the most yower into your shot is something that can»
not be self taught, nor can you expect to eventually find it by the trial
and error systen.

The important thing you can teach yourself is careful alignment. If
you will draw an imaginary line towards the distant objective, from a point
on the ground a foot or so ahead of the ball and an equal distance behind
it, and place your club-head directly back of the ball along this desired
line of flight, before placing your feet, it will help you to avoid haste
or carelessness and greatly improve your direction. Once your feet are
correctly placed and you have aligned your shot, forget the imaginary line.

Throughout the swing keep your heac still and your eye on the ball.