According to the present invention there is provided a method for positioning a person in an optimal stance for hitting a golf ball along an intended path toward a target. The method including the steps of: (a) holding an end of a golf club in one hand that is used by the person as a lower hand in a conventional golf grip; (b) positioning the club such that a striking surface of the club faces the target and is spaced behind the ball relative to the target; (c) placing both feet side-by-side at a distance from the ball and lateral to the intended path; (d) orienting the person's arm by which the club is held so as to locate the person's elbow of the arm as close as possible to the navel and/or spine of the person; (e) re-gripping the club with both hands; and (f) moving said feet apart so as to locate the front foot further forward of the ball and said back foot further rearward of the ball prior to swinging the club.