The stance you described, where the left foot is withdrawn slightly from the line of flight while keeping the knees, hips, and shoulders square, is referred to as an open stance. An open stance typically involves positioning the lead foot (left foot for a right-handed golfer) back from the target line, which can help with aiming and swing path.
In this golf stance the left foot is withdrawn slightly from the line of flight, but the knees, hips, and shoulders remain square.
side stance
square stance
open stance
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