Clay Ballard from Top Speed Golf introduces the Tee Drill, a simple yet effective method to master ball-first contact. By practicing on a low-set tee in short grass, golfers can eliminate 'thin' shots and 'flipping' by learning to control their low point and brush the turf consistently after impact.
To hit crisp irons, you must contact the ball first and the ground second.
Many players 'flip' their wrists because they are afraid of hitting the ground too hard (chunking).
Set a tee 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the ground and practice clipping it without a ball.
The goal is to brush the turf after the tee rather than digging deep into the dirt.
Consistency issues often stem from having the wrong technical idea rather than a lack of physical ability.