I am sure all of you have seen the old joke showing the gentleman walking up and introducing himself to the golf ball, well thats not what addressing the ball means.
Part of the equation of power and distance you generate in your stroke is created by the distance you stand from your ball as determined by the length of the club.
On a putt you stand close to the ball and on a drive with a longer shaft you stand farther away.
Essentially then, how far you stand from the ball is controlled by the length of the club and the angle the shaft comes out of the head.
The driver is the longest club in the bag and the putter is usually the shortest, because you stand closer with the putter and further away with the driver.
There are a few things that are musts regarding the addressing of the golf ball or your setup:
*You should stand comfortably over the ball with your knees slightly bent, this also avoids stiffness and allows you to stay with the shot longer.
*To maintain your balance during the stroke, you should work to maintain a flat and consisten spine angle throughout your golf swing. It puts your eyes and head in the right position...