Why am I topping the ball with my driver?

Why am I topping the ball with my driver?

Typically, a ball is topped because the club has not gone far enough down towards the ball or you catch the ball on the way up, instead of at the bottom point. A lot of things can cause this to happen: A club that’s too short. An awkward stance.

Why am I topping my tee shots?

As you approach impact, you lose your original address posture and spine inclination to the ground, which causes you to practically swing over the top of the ball. This is often caused by the urge to help the ball into the air.

Why do I top my driver to the left?

The cause is almost always trying to kill it, which generates an acceleration of the legs and hips that in turn over-delays the release of the clubhead into the ball by the hands and wrists. As a result, the swing arc does not reach full length at impact. Another cause is swaying.

Why am I hitting my driver so low?

Cause: Insufficient clubhead speed – If you swing the driver at 90 mph or less, the ball won’t compress as much on the clubface and, therefore, it will launch on a relatively low trajectory without enough backspin to send it higher. Also, make sure you aren’t teeing the ball too high, which flattens the swing.

Why am I hitting the golf ball low and left?

In many instances, having a strong grip will cause your ball to go low. To fix this issue, grip the club properly with the “V” on your right hand, created by your index finger and thumb, pointing to the inside of your right shoulder. Hitting the ball too low can be caused by shifting your weight to your left side.

Why do I keep pulling my golf shots left?

The most common reason for a consistent pull is a poor ball position. If the ball is too far forward the clubface will point to the left on the way through. With a mid iron in hand set the ball in the middle of your stance and make sure your sternum is over it at address.

Is it better to hit a golf ball high or low?

It’s certainly possible to play good golf – and have plenty of fun – while hitting the ball lower. Not only should you be able to stop the ball quicker with high iron shots, but you can also carry hazards, get the ball over trees, etc.

Should I tee up iron shots?

There’s a reason they let you tee up the ball only 18 times a round: It’s easier to hit a shot that way. When you do get the chance to put the ball on a tee, take advantage of it, and always on par 3s. As a general rule, tee up an iron shot so the ball is just above ground level.