Summary: 5 Quick Tips to Stop Topping the Golf Ball
Topping the ball is one of the most frustrating mistakes in golf, often ruining great drives and solid opportunities. This video provides five simple fixes to help eliminate topped shots and improve ball striking.
1️⃣ Correct Ball Position
- Why it matters:
✅ The club moves in a circular arc around the body.
✅ The low point of that arc is typically centered under the sternum. - Common Mistakes:
❌ Ball too far forward → Club bottoms out too early → Topped shot.
❌ Ball too far back → Club still moving downward at impact → Thin or topped shot. - Fix:
✅ Keep the ball centered for short & mid-irons.
✅ Move it slightly forward (two-thirds of a ball) for long irons.
2️⃣ Maintain a Stable Head Position
- Why it matters:
✅ Excessive head movement shifts the swing arc away from the ball. - Common Mistake:
❌ Moving the head too much off the ball during the backswing → Swing arc doesn’t return properly → Misses the ball’s center. - Fix:
✅ Use an alignment stick as a reference—keep the ball directly under it during the backswing.
✅ Feel like your head stays centered while rotating.
3️⃣ Shift Your Weight Forward
- Why it matters:
✅ At impact, 70-80% of weight should be on the lead side.
✅ This ensures the club strikes the ball first before the ground. - Common Mistake:
❌ Hanging back on the trail foot → Clubhead rises before impact → Topped shot. - Fix:
✅ Feel pressure shifting forward early in the downswing.
✅ Imagine pushing into the ground with the lead foot.
4️⃣ Keep Arm Extension & Swing Radius
- Why it matters:
✅ Arms should remain extended through impact for a full swing radius. - Common Mistakes:
❌ Chicken-winging (elbows bending at impact) → Shortens swing arc → Misses low on the ball. - Fix:
✅ Practice short swings (50-60 yards) while pressing elbows slightly inward.
✅ Focus on keeping arms extended through impact.
5️⃣ Focus on a Target Beyond the Ball
- Why it matters:
✅ All great ball strikers have a low point beyond the ball (divot after impact). - Common Mistake:
❌ Trying to lift the ball instead of striking through it. - Fix:
✅ Place a tee peg 1 clubhead length in front of the ball.
✅ Focus on hitting the tee after the ball, ensuring a proper downward strike.
✅ On-course fix: Visualize the tee even when it’s not there.
Final Thoughts & Practice Plan
✔ Try each tip at the range and see which one improves your ball-striking.
✔ If a specific drill works, take it onto the course.
✔ Stop topping the ball and start hitting solid iron shots!
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