IMPACT
Impact is the position when you return the club head back to the ball. This is arguably the most important aspect of the golf swing, “the moment of truth”. PGA Tour pro’s may get their in different ways, but they all strike the ball consistently solid. Note: there are slight differences between irons and woods when it comes to impacting it.
Below are a few key points that describe the proper impact position in the full swing.
- Hips and shoulders open (shoulders less open than hips)
- Hand position slightly ahead of ball and club head
- You should feel most of your pressure on your left heel (for right handers)
- Your left hear (right handers) should be over the ball with irons and behind ball with driver
DRIVERS VS. IRONS
DRIVER
- You can hit the ball on the upswing of the swing arc
- Your left ear (right handers) should be behind ball with driver
IRONS
- You should always hit the ball on the downswing to create spin
- Your left ear (right handers) should be on top of or slightly ahead of the ball
IMPACT DRILLS
Below you will find drills that you can do both at home and the golf course.
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