Impact & ReleaseIntermediateFixes: Iron Consistency

Straight Iron Shots Drill

Curated PGA Drill by Mark Crossfield

Focus Area

Impact

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Intermediate

Video walkthrough by Mark CrossfieldWatch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Limits face rotation through impact, improving directional consistency.

How to Perform the Drill

Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Hit punch shots focusing on the follow through.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Finish with the clubface pointing at the target (square), not rolled over.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Feel the hands leading the clubhead.

What Good Feels Like

Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.

Common Mistake to Avoid

Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

Directional ControlStrike

Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill

How to Make Your Golf Swing More Consistent

Consistency means a repeatable strike location and a repeatable distance, and it is measured rather than felt: memory keeps your best shot of a session and quietly discards the rest. Improve it by shortening your backswing to remove the largest variable, fixing one thing at a time, and tracking strike dispersion with impact tape so you can tell a real improvement from a good day.

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