Hitting everything off the heel!

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By GStuart

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  1. GStuart

    GStuart
    Blackfoot, ID

    Military

    Aside from topping a fairway wood on a par 5 second shot, there isn't a more frustrating shot that hitting my driver or irons off the heel! So dang frustrating! Lately, it's all I've been doing. I cannot figure out for the life of me what is going on and I need some help! I've tried standing further away from the ball at address, lining up with the toe of the driver at address, I somehow still hit it off the heel.

    Would love any input, I realize it's very early in the season for Idaho golf, but I don't want to deal with this all season.

    Thanks TT!

  2. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Not a pro, which you should see, but sounds like you are a little flat and fast, not allowing face to hit the ball in the center. Surprised that you are not chilly dipping the irons on occasions. I do it at least twice round. I slow down my swing on the tak-a-way and a little more upright. My pro is recovering from pulmonary embolism issues that almost sent him to his final tee time in the sky and plan on seeing him in a few weeks. Not everyone has a pro, but professional is the bottom line. With respect.
  3. Deno

    Deno
    New Jersey

    Military
    www.golfchannel.com/.../how-stop-hitting-golf-shots-heel
  4. Trevor D

    Trevor D
    Bragg Creek,

    So often, it's caused by early extension or "humping the goat" as it's crudely put. It means that your pelvis moves toward the ball in the downswing, rather than rotating away from it. It's an amazingly common problem and doesn't seem to restrict itself to a particular handicap range. There are a ton of online videos to help with that problem.

    Aside from that fix, if it's something else, you'll have to get your DTL swing on video and sort it out from there.
  5. Thomas Y

    Thomas Y
    Wenham, MA

    Trevor,

    I think I have that move, but in my case, my shot pattern is decidedly on the toe of my driver. Early hip extension and some movement away from the ball (rearward) are the things that I believe are happening. Would like to find drills or other means to get out of this habit. I think I recall reading that inflexible hip flexors (or maybe extensors) can cause a loss of posture?
  6. Dustin A

    Dustin A

    Try hitting a pull. I am as much as 8-9 from the inside with short irons and 4-5 with driver and everything I miss is off the heel the occassional "S" word. Rory also says his miss is off the heel. All these new wedges with grooves out on the toe are for shots where you are trying to cut across. Anecdotal evidence but worth a shot.
  7. EGardner

    EGardner

    Use the windmill drill. Get in your golf stance with your arms extended outwards so that your arms are parallel to the ground. Turn so your lead arm points at the ball and then turn so your trail arm pints at the ball. That’ll help you feel correct turn. YouTube “wind mill drill”
  8. Paul T

    Paul T
    alpharetta, GA

    Hard to get meaningful advice here - could be so many things. An approach where you self analyze and take lessons is probably the best way forward. It is typically not just one thing.

    I had a run of being a heel hitter years ago - no idea how I solved it, but working on general swing improvements eventually made that issue fade away.

    Start with small swings - if you cannot do it properly with a small swing - there is no way you can do it with a big swing. Constant feedback with spray powder on the clubface.
  9. Mike M

    Mike M
    Marblehead MA

    I think you should take Deno's advice and take a peek at that golf channel link.Advice is nice, but a visual as to cause and effect of the problem might be more impactful.
  10. Teedz

    Teedz
    Fresno, CA

    I'd recommend getting a cheap tripod and record your swing at the range to see what the issue is. If you're over extending when swinging.
  11. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    Eleven months since he asked the question so if still needing advice, maybe he has moved on to tennis. :)

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