THIS BIG Iron Myth Is Why Your Golf Consistency and Ball Striking Blows
In this video, The Art of Simple Golf explains why the common advice to 'hit down' on irons can lead to fat shots and poor consistency. The instructor demonstrates the High Tee Wedge Drill, which forces golfers to adopt a shallower attack angle and maintain shaft lean at impact. By focusing on hitting 'through' the ball rather than down into the turf, players can achieve purer compression and more effortless power.
Hitting down too steeply disperses energy into the ground and leads to heavy (fat) shots.
A good iron strike should feel like you are pushing the club through the ball, keeping it on the face longer.
Practicing with a wedge off a high tee prevents flipping because a flip will cause the ball to fly far too high or result in a whiff.
Use shaft lean and body rotation to 'deloft' the wedge, turning a gap wedge flight into the trajectory of a 7-iron.
Calibrate your feel by alternating between high tee shots and regular shots off the grass.
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