Golf: Why You Hit Fat
Golf: Why You Hit Fat - A golfing video explaining the reasons for hitting fat shots when the club hits into the ground behind the ball in your golf shot.
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Step 1:
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Losing height at set-up
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The first cause of fat shots is putting your body too low at set-up.
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This can happen if you do not keep your left arm straight enough at set-up.
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The weight of the clubface will straighten your arms out in the downswing.
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So if you don't compensate by raising your body, you will hit the ground behind the ball.
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Step 2:
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Bending your knees too much at set-up
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If you set up with your knees too bent, it is likely that your weight will be on your heels and your upper body upright.
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In this swing plane, the club travels much lower than if you swing it straight, and will hit the ground before it reaches the ball.
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Step 3:
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Bad foot position at set-up
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If you set up to the ball with your right foot pointing outwards, your weight will naturally shift to the outside of your right foot during the back swing.
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It is then difficult to transfer your weight across to your left foot on the down swing, so your centre of gravity stays too far behind the ball and you hit a fat shot.
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To find out more about how to keep a good posture and hit the ball cleanly, see our video "stop hitting fat shots".