This week: Let’s talk about a skill that separates consistent ball strikers from weekend guessers: low point control with your irons.
If you’ve ever hit the ground before the ball (the dreaded fat shot) or barely grazed the turf at all (thin and frustrating), chances are your low point is off. Instead of hoping for better contact next time, you can start fixing this today.
What is low point control?
Your “low point” is the exact spot in your swing arc where your club bottoms out and meets the ground. Nail this spot just ahead of the ball, and you’ll start seeing:
Crisper, more reliable contact
Divots in front of the ball (not behind!)
The predictable, straight shots you see better players pull off
A quick way to check your low point:
Next practice session, lay down a tee or draw a line on the grass. Without a ball, make a few swings and see where your divot starts. If it’s behind the line, you’re likely hitting fat shots on the course. Adjust your setup—focus on keeping weight slightly forward and hands ahead at address—then check again. Small tweaks can make a world of difference.
Why this matters to every golfer:
Most iron shot problems aren’t about how hard you swing—it’s about where.
Mastering your low point means fewer wasted shots, more clean strikes, and confidence standing over every approach. Your best rounds start with fundamentals just like this one.
Curious for a deeper dive? Here’s a step-by-step guide to improving low point control and consistent ball striking.
Re: Scottie Scheffler’s Movement Coach (and advice)
Most golfers don’t wake up one day and suddenly lose distance.
It happens quietly.
A few less yards off the tee.
A swing that feels a little tighter.
A finish you don’t quite reach anymore.
And it usually traces back to just three physical habits — not your equipment, not your swing thoughts.
Try this quick self-check:
• Can you reach your toes without forcing it?
• When you turn your upper body, do your hips actually help — or stay stuck?
• Have you trained rotation at all this week?
According to Scottie Scheffler’s movement coach, missing even one of these can cost 12–15 yards and speed up how quickly your game declines.
That’s why he put together a short, no-gym routine for everyday golfers — just 13 minutes, focused on restoring rotation, speed, and longevity.
No swing changes.
No workouts that wreck your back.
Until next time,
Your friends at GoingLow.com
