Bobby Eldridge Golf

CHIN UP FOR CRISPER IRON SHOTS

There could very well be 100 different ways to correct fat iron shots.  However I am going to give you a lesson that will help you instantly. 

The one thing that affects a fat iron shot is your posture.  When you swing an iron you have to swing the golf club on an arc.  Swinging the golf club on an arc means the golf club has to stay on the same plane in the backswing and downswing.  Let me assure you of one thing.  It is a whole lot easier said than done!!!

Most of the time you hit fat iron shots because you swung the golf club too vertical (too much above the correct plane) in the backswing and then you swing the club to steep in the downswing.  Let’s spend some time on the role the posture plays during the golf swing.  Now this part is really pretty simple.  If you bend over the golf ball too much you are going to swing the golf club too STEEP in the backswing.  Over and done with.  No questions asked.  Don’t even begin to think that you can swing the golf club on plane into the back of the golf ball if you are bent over too much or your chin is stuck in your chest. 

I know you are wondering how you can diagnose your posture in the address position when you are supposed to be looking at the golf ball.  The first thing you can do is have someone video you or have them take a still picture of you.  The next thing you can do is check your divots.  If they are too deep or going to the left after impact then your swing is too vertical. 

Now I believe it is time to fix your problem.  After you address the golf ball, take your right hand off of the golf club without looking up.  The next step is to ball your right hand up into a fist.  The final step is to place your right (fist) hand under your chin with your knuckles up against your throat.  BINGO…You have just improved your posture by two or three inches. 

Here comes the secret.  YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR CHIN UP DURING THE BACKSWING, DOWNSWING AND IMPACT. 

There is your lesson for hitting your irons fat.

Blog in tomorrow for the continuation of backspin.

Golfingly yours,

Bobby

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