Low Point — Golf Drill

Mastering your swing's low point—the exact spot where your club reaches its lowest position relative to the ground—is the difference between crisp, ball-first contact and those frustrating thin or fat shots that plague golfers at every level. When your low point occurs behind the ball, you'll catch it heavy; when it's too far forward, you'll blade it across the green. Leading instructors like Easiest Swing and Scratch Golf Academy have developed proven methods to dial in this crucial element of

How to practise it

  1. Place tape one ball-width behind your ball Use athletic tape or alignment stick on the ground. This marks where your club should never touch during the swing.
  2. Make slow swings without hitting the tape Focus on brushing the ground just past the ball position. Feel your weight moving forward through impact.
  3. Increase forward movement through impact Rather than staying static, let your body rotate and move past the ball. Your club's lowest point should be ahead of the ball.
  4. Progress to full-speed swings Maintain the same forward movement pattern at normal swing speed. Check that you're still avoiding the tape behind the ball.
  5. Remove tape and hit balls normally Test your new low point control without the visual aid. Focus on the feeling of forward rotation through impact.

What is low-point and why does it matter for my golf swing?

Low-point is the lowest point of your swing arc where the club reaches the ground. According to Scratch Golf Academy, controlling your low-point is crucial because hitting behind the ball (fat shots) or above it (thin shots) creates that unmistakable ugly sound and poor ball flight.

How can I stop hitting thin and fat shots consistently?

The Easiest Swing approach suggests using a simple drill that focuses on improving ball striking consistency while maintaining a relaxed swing. The key is controlling where your swing reaches its lowest point relative to the ball position.

Why do I keep topping the ball even when I think I'm making good contact?

As Scratch Golf Academy explains, topping happens when you hit the ball with the bottom of the club face because your low-point is in the wrong position. This creates that distinctive thin shot sound and prevents the ball from getting proper height.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the low point drill, each linked at the second they start.

  1. Scratch Golf Academy: The REAL Reason You Keep Topping The Ball ⛳️#golftips #golfswing #golfshorts #scratchgolfacademy. A drill focused on shifting the lower body past the ball at impact to ensure a forward shaft lean and proper low point.
  2. TS Golf: 2 Pressure Points That Instantly Fix Fat & Thin Golf Shots (from 4:30). Focus on pushing and extending the trail arm through the impact zone to move the divot further forward.

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