Checkpoints for Practice
- Because the golf swing is dynamic, your body rotates more open at impact than it was at address
- This effectively shortens the distance from your left shoulder to the ball
- A ball set up off the center of the club face may actually be hit off the toe
Why can’t I hit the golf ball off the toe?
This is easy to check before every swing, and to correct if necessary. A second cause of toe hits is the body raising up before impact; in other words, failing to maintain your spine angle. When …
Why does my club hit off my toe when I hit punch?
Oct 24, 2013 · In this video Director of Golf Mike Merchent explains why junior golfer, Clay, is hitting his ball off the toe. It turns out that he is coming out of his posture as he rotates his …
Why do I keep hitting off the toe on my Irons?
Jun 03, 2015 · A strong grip can also make the toe too dominant with a club face that is closing, which causes golfers to hit low toe hooks. Many “double crosses” are also the result of toe hits. …
How to hit a golf ball on the tee?
Feb 21, 2013 · The most common cause of hitting off the toe is releasing the club early, the wrists unhinging and the right arm straightening too soon on the downswing. Players who do …
Why do I hit the heel of my golf club?
Hitting the heel of the club occurs most often because of one of two things: A hand path that moves outward from the body. A “wide” cast of the club. Notice that I said wide cast, because a vertical cast will not expose the heel; it will pretty much just stick the club in the ground.
What is double cross golf?
A golfer sets up for a fade, which requires an out-to-in path, but then contacts the shot on the toe, which creates hook spin. If that’s your ball flight pattern, try a little more neutral grip, which will help you to release the club correctly.
Does hitting the ball on the toe of the golf club hurt?
Hitting the golf ball on the toe of the club hurts both accuracy and distance, but a few tips and a little practice will have you finding the club's "sweet spot" again.
Who is Bill Herrfeldt?
Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic.". He graduated from the University of Louisville.
