Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf reveals how to achieve pure iron strikes by mastering setup radius and impact hand position. The lesson introduces the 'Lead Knuckle Pointer' drill, focusing on lead hand orientation to help golfers compress the ball and find the sweet spot consistently.
Ensure the clubhead is flush to the ground at setup to establish a consistent swing radius.
Adjust your distance from the ball based on the club's natural lie rather than forcing a specific posture.
Perform impact rehearsals to train the brain on the feeling of hands being ahead of the ball at strike.
Use the lead knuckles as a reference point, pointing them down and through the ball to control the clubface.
Start with small 'chip-style' swings to master the sensation of compression before moving to full swings.