Why you hit it fat (and thin): it's the same mistake
Golf Studio explains why fat and thin iron shots stem from the same fundamental error: placing the swing's low point in the wrong location. The lesson illustrates where proper impact occurs on iron shots and offers three actionable drills to consistently place the low point past the ball.
Fat shots happen when the low point is behind the ball; thin shots happen when the low point is too high.
A proper iron strike contacts the ball first, with the low point taking a divot about four inches past the ball.
Trying to scoop or assist the ball into the air leads to standing up and hitting thin or topped shots.
Practice the Line Drill, Towel Drill, and Preset Impact Drill to train consistent forward low-point location.