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How to stop hitting the golf ball off the heel of the club

If you tend to hit shots off the heel of the clubface – the solution likely lies in your address position. Below are three common causes for hitting shots off the heel of the clubface and an easy way to fix this.




  • Standing too close to the ball: From this position you’ll extend the arms on the downswing past their address position, pushing the club outward and initiating heel contact.
  • Arms slack at address: Similarly, if your arms are bent inward or “soft” at setup, you’ll naturally extend them toward the ball coming down.
  • Weight toward your toes: If you’re leaning over too much, the club will trace a downswing path farther from your body than the route it followed on the backswing. This tipping motion can happen during the swing, even if your balance is solid at address.

Some players, including pros, fix heel contact simply by addressing the ball slightly toward the clubs toe. That way, when the arms extend on the downswing the clubface meets the ball on the sweet spot.

If your issue is a faulty address (standing too close/arms slack), here’s an easy way to position yourself the correct distance from the ball based on your stature and posture. Best of all, it works with every club in the bag:




  • With the ball in front of you at a distance that feels appropriate, stand up straight (as though standing at attention) and bend your knees slightly.
  • Take your normal grip on the club and hold it straight out in front of you, at a right angle to your spine, with the butt end pointing at or just above your belt buckle. Your elbows should be relaxed and at your sides.
  • Flex your knees to balance weight on the arches of your feet.
  • Bend over from the hips – not the waist — and let the club fall into place behind the ball.
  • If the clubface doesn’t reach the ball, or sits beyond it, maintain your knee flex, spine angle and arm position and move your feet forward or back until the club is properly positioned.

Don’t adjust the clubs position by moving the arms in or out, bending over farther or standing up straighter. You’ve already achieved the correct posture, flex and balance.



Article originally appeared on: golf-info-guide.com

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