Learning a proper golf stance is important for any golfer. "Place your feet like this. Turn your body slightly to the left so that your ball is directly under your shirt's logo." Instructions on perfect your golf stance could go on and on. In fact, some focus on it so much that they lose sight of the ultimate purpose, the perfect game. When you stop to think about it, figuring out your definition to a perfect golf game is likely more important to you than analyzing your perfect stance. If you seek to enjoy the game, it can be a real problem when you find yourself getting caught up in the details of your stance.

Now, this is not to suggest that working on your golf stance is not important. This is quite the contrary, as the pros claim that your swing and stance are at the core of a successful golf game. You may be able to make a great shot with a less-than-perfect stance, but perfecting it allows you to play more consistent golfing each time you are on the course.

First, relax. This may not as easy as you think, especially if you are focusing on the many instructions about what makes a stance good or bad. Your arms should never be rigid, yet should be in a fairly fixed position. Actually, most coaches suggest that your arms should stay relaxed at your side.

The actual stance depends on several factors, including gender according to many who argue that female golfers need a wider stance than men. Keep in mind that your golf stance is the foundation to your golf swing and that balance is very important. When speaking of gender as a factor, remember that the hips and pelvis of women and men are naturally different and, with that, you can get a basic understanding of why women often require a wider stance.

Men tend to have more rigid hip and pelvis areas than that of women and, as such, the male golfer's body differently to the counterswing and the follow-through. Because a woman's hips are not so rigid, she has somewhat of an advantage when it comes to the golf stance, as long as she compensates for the difference. Of course, finding a comfortable golf stance takes practice and some trial and error.

Finding your comfort zone is important, but you may have to compromise comfort somewhat to work on your stance since it may take time for a proper golf stance to feel natural. Though you should not maintain a golf stance that makes your body physically hurt, you may feel some discomfort while your body adjusts to the new position.

The stance is only one part of a successful golf game, but a very important one at that. In combination with the club grip and other components of a good swing, the stance helps you with your ability to play a more consistent game. However, remember that golf for most is about having fun. If focusing on the details of your stance is taking away from your enjoyment of the entire game, you may want to stop and take a closer look at how you define a successful golf game.