Low Point Control — Golf Drill

Low point control is the secret weapon that separates consistent ball-strikers from frustrated golfers who struggle with thin and fat shots. Whether you're a weekend warrior or scratch player, mastering where your club contacts the turf determines the quality of every iron shot you hit. Leading instructors like Malaska Golf and Alistair Davies Golf have revolutionized how golfers approach this fundamental skill through proven techniques that deliver immediate results. Malaska's game-changing ins

How to practise it

  1. Set up the training wedge barrier Place a training wedge or alignment stick 3-4 inches behind your ball. This creates immediate feedback for proper low point control.
  2. Practice the Malaska setup position Position the back of the ball at the center of your body and shift weight to your lead leg. Feel 60% of weight forward at address.
  3. Make slow practice swings Take half-speed swings focusing on missing the training wedge completely. Low point should occur well after ball position.
  4. Hit balls with the barrier in place Strike balls while avoiding contact with the training wedge. Clean contact means proper low point control is working.
  5. Remove the wedge and maintain feel Continue hitting shots without the training aid while maintaining the same low point sensation and setup positions.

What does 'low-point-control' mean and why is it important for my short game?

Low-point-control refers to your ability to consistently strike the ball before hitting the ground, especially on shots inside 120-130 yards. As demonstrated in the Malaska Golf scoring zone masterclass, these shorter shots require playing off your lead leg to ensure proper contact and control aroun

How can I improve my ball-striking and contact consistency?

Training aids like the strike wedge mentioned by Alistair Davies can significantly improve your contact and shot direction. This wedge-shaped device helps golfers develop better low-point control, leading to more solid strikes and even increased driver distance through improved fundamentals.

What's the best way to practice low-point control at home or on the range?

Marcus Edblad suggests using simple drills with a pitching wedge to develop proper strike patterns. These fundamental drills help golfers learn proper weight transfer and contact points, which translate to better performance with all clubs including the driver.

How each of them teaches it

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

  1. Malaska Golf: THE SCORING ZONE MASTER CLASS: Inside 120 Yards + Three Sand Lies + Roll the Ball (from 2:37). Making practice swings from a centered setup to observe exactly where the club hits the ground, ensuring the low point is consistently in front of the ball.
  2. Alistair Davies Golf: This Little Training Aid Is A Golf Game Changer (from 0:40). Place the Strike Wedge behind the ball to provide immediate feedback on strike quality; hitting the wedge indicates a fat or thin shot.

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