6 Things to Check When Your Iron Contact Falls Apart
Craig Jones of Face First Golf breaks down Peter Kostis' six pillars of ball striking to help golfers improve iron contact. He emphasizes 'erring in one direction' with setup preferences like a closed-face grip and back-of-center ball position to help amateur golfers compress the ball more effectively.
Adopt a 'closed face' (strong) grip where both 'V's point toward the trail shoulder to help square the face.
Use a slightly closed stance (drop the trail foot back) to facilitate a full shoulder turn and an inside swing path.
Place the ball further back in your stance (closer to the trail toe) to encourage hitting down and achieving forward shaft lean.
Master small, slow swings (L-to-L) before attempting full-speed, full-length swings.
Prioritize centeredness and balance by practicing with feet closer together.