Comments on Grouchy Golf Blog: Golf Tips - "Hit Down on the Ball" with Irons and ...

This maybe the secret. Wemnt to the range with a "...

2008-09-16T18:36:00.000-07:00

This maybe the secret. Wemnt to the range with a " land ( on left side and rotate ( supinate ) and I am hitting great shots. You are the friggin' man. Your secret below...

Thanks for the comment! I'm no PGA instructor, but based on my own experience, the key to proper ball first contact with irons is lead wrist/forearm supination and maintaining weight on your forward foot through impact. Practice this action by hitting some half shots with short irons to get the proper feeling. It's very difficult to learn, but be patient and stick to it because it really is the secret to iron ball-striking. Good luck and let us know how it works for you!

Hitting down on the ball is a natural act when you...

2008-05-02T14:30:00.000-07:00

Hitting down on the ball is a natural act when your golf swing is correct and you place the ball in the middle of your stance with short irons.
The trouble starts when you put emphases on hitting down on the ball. You will end up chopping at the ball which is not the desired effect.
Just work on your ball position, setup, address position, swing and it will come.

I totally like the Iron 9,Way to go... keep it up!...

2008-04-21T22:03:00.000-07:00

I totally like the Iron 9,

Way to go... keep it up!

Here's a little teaching aid that I found works go...

2008-04-20T16:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a little teaching aid that I found works good if you're trying to help a friend at the range hit down on the ball better - without scooping or thinning it.

Have him give you some change out of his pocket, then start placing a coin a few inches behind the ball on each of his irons shots. Before he goes broke, he'll start to learn to get that club down into the ball without moving the coin and donating it down range to the golf gods!

I'm also a 9 iron fan. It's just an unbeatable clu...

2008-04-15T05:16:00.000-07:00

I'm also a 9 iron fan. It's just an unbeatable club for your short game.

You didn't say waht your favorite iron is though.....

2008-04-14T12:11:00.000-07:00

You didn't say waht your favorite iron is though...

I like the 9.

Obviously it depends on the situation and all that, but the 9 is just fun!

This is an incredible concept. A lot easier said t...

2008-04-07T15:27:00.000-07:00

This is an incredible concept. A lot easier said than done. I have spent a lot of time with past Master and British Champ Mark O’Meara working on my long game. It seems hitting down on the ball makes a huge difference in the trajectory and spin on the ball.

Great post; i'm similar to mizuno Jim in that i pi...

2008-04-06T09:47:00.000-07:00

Great post; i'm similar to mizuno Jim in that i pick the ball clean off the turf and i hit my irons quite consistently. I very rarely take a divot though and i'm reluctant to start changing things. You know the saying 'if it's not broke don't fix it' but i know in myself that i should be taking divots. I think i'm not transferring my weight.

Yes. I hit down definitely on my irons, not woods...

2008-04-04T19:32:00.000-07:00

Yes. I hit down definitely on my irons, not woods. When I'm playing my best I'm "trapping" my iron shots...

I agree with the post in general in as much as the...

2008-04-02T10:34:00.000-07:00

I agree with the post in general in as much as the club contacts ball then turf,leave the divot in front of the ball, but the headline worries me Cos I think the fairway wood should be a sweeping action and no divot.

It's all about backspin, right? Much like in any s...

2008-03-29T15:37:00.000-07:00

It's all about backspin, right? Much like in any sport (basketball comes to mind)....easier said then done.

I'm still working on mine.

Great graphic, thanks!

Jim,Thanks for the comment! I'm no PGA instructor...

2008-03-26T14:58:00.000-07:00

Jim,

Thanks for the comment! I'm no PGA instructor, but based on my own experience, the key to proper ball first contact with irons is lead wrist/forearm supination and maintaining weight on your forward foot through impact. Practice this action by hitting some half shots with short irons to get the proper feeling. It's very difficult to learn, but be patient and stick to it because it really is the secret to iron ball-striking. Good luck and let us know how it works for you!

Haha! I have known this for a while and let me tel...

2008-03-25T19:05:00.000-07:00

Haha! I have known this for a while and let me tell you: easier said than done! I play of hcp 18 and this is the part where I struggle the most. Drives are long (280+ yards), short game is pretty good and people tell me I putt like Tiger. I screw up in the fairway. I just can't hit it consistently. Usually I pick it off the turf clean, many times I hit it fat. Never do I hit the ball first and then take a nice divot. I have tried just about anything and PGA pros told me a plethora of issues; "an early release, but not much" or "not enough weight transfer to the left" or "keep your head still". The weird thing: on video my swing looks really good!

Anyway. I'll stop whining now. Great blog, keep up the good work and I have promised myself Mizuno blades the moment I can master this shot!