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A common mis-shot often made by amateur golfers is the ‘top’ or ‘thin’ shot where the ball travels along the ground.
The reason for this is because the club head is hitting on or above the equator of the ball and this is caused by the club travelling too shallowly into the ball.
There are a number of swing faults that can cause this type of shot. The most common faults are either lifting up through the shot or the weight still being on the back foot. Making the angle of attack steeper so that a better contact is made will help avoid this type of shot and the way to achieve this is to make sure you transfer your weight early on in the swing onto the front foot.
Next time you watch a professional golfer swing the club, see how they transfer their weight into the front foot so that there is no weight on the back foot when holding the finish. The back foot should be on the toe with the bottom of the sole facing back.
Another tip is to make sure you keep your chest over the ball whilst making contact. Keep your sternum bone on top of the ball and try to prevent it from lifting up when striking the golf ball.
If you would like help on improving your golf swing, book a lesson with a Royal Golf Club PGA teaching professional by calling +XXX XX 750777.
