What does the term address mean in golf?

Taking your stance and placing the club behind the ball.

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  1. Calling the clubhouse
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Why: Address is when the player takes a stance with the clubhead behind the ball.

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Answer: Taking your stance and placing the club behind the ball. Address is when the player takes a stance with the clubhead behind the ball.

  1. Golf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf
    placing the clubhead behind the ball, is known as being at address
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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