A lot of amateurs often wonder how far they should stand from the golf ball, but the trick is that it depends on which golf club they have in their hands. The most important thing you want to do is make sure that you’re setting up to the ball consistently.
To do this, when you establish your forward tilt, make sure that your hands are hanging right around your toe line. When you set up to the golf ball, if you’re hitting a pitching wedge, you’re going to be a little closer to the ball and if you’re hitting a longer club, you’ll be a little farther away.