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Chunking or thinning your irons is one of the most frustrating patterns in golf — but PGA Golf Coach Georgia Ball says four simple fixes can sort it out. In this video, she breaks down the key reasons why iron strikes go wrong and offers practical drills for each one. If inconsistent ball-striking is holding your game back, this is well worth a watch.
Georgia Ball – From the Fairway
Georgia Ball walks through four areas that commonly cause golfers to chunk or thin their irons: ball position, posture, swing tempo, and ball-to-ground contact. Each step comes with a drill you can take straight to the range, tailored to feel natural regardless of your build or club selection. It is a concise, methodical approach that cuts through the guesswork.
Key Takeaways
Ball position varies by club
Ball position varies by club
For mid-irons play the ball just left of centre, move it slightly forward for long irons, and centre to right of centre for wedges to deliver the club at the right moment.
Use the hip-hinge drill to set your posture
Hold the club out at belly-button height, bend from the hips until it touches the ground, and wherever it lands flat is exactly where you should be standing — no guessing required.
A tee drill trains ball-then-ground contact
Place a tee just in front of the ball and focus on striking the ball first and clipping the tee after — this simple cue encourages correct weight shift and produces clean, consistent divots.
Take these four steps to the range one at a time — even one session working through ball position and the tee drill can produce a noticeable improvement in strike quality. This video is ideal for golfers who are tired of inconsistent iron play and want straightforward, drill-based fixes they can apply straight away.
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