8 consistency-boosting iron shot tips

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Bad contact is a consistency killer. Here’s how to fix it.

If you want to get better at golf, forget the golf ball for a moment. You need to know where to hit the ground.

Can you hit in the same spot every time? It sounds obvious, but the truth is you’re probably not as good at it as you think—and it’s a real consistency killer for your game.

Hitting the ball before the ground on a descending blow is an essential ingredient to crispy contact.

So let’s dive into some stuff that can help…

Some tips to help

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1. 3 boring basics every golfer should know about this 1 very important thing
First off, some essential basics about your golf swing’s low point that every golfer needs to know.

2. There's an important difference between these two pictures—can you see it?
Simply placing an alignment stick, or club, on the ground and pointing it at the golf ball can help you spot minor contact errors.

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3. DIY Swing Fixes with Chris Mayson
Another, more difficult, variation of this drill is to place a folded towel a few inches behind the golf ball you’re trying to hit, as Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher demonstrates.

4. How to hit crispy iron shots: A 5-step guide to more consistency
I also like this visual from Golf Digest Best in State Teacher Joe Plecker on this: Get the buttons on your shirt, over the golf ball at impact.

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5. 6-foot-8 Christo Lamprecht's unique and fascinating golf swing, explained
Finally, here’s an interesting video on how 6’8” rising star Christo Lamprecht mastered this skill in spite of a severe growth spurt.

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