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Hitting fat iron shots is one of the most frustrating faults in golf — and LPGA Golf Coach Crystal Romeo has a clear, practical fix. In this lesson from LPGA Professionals, she works one-on-one with a student to identify the root cause and get the ball-striking back on track. If fat contact is costing you shots, this one is worth watching.
LPGA Professionals – Game Improvement
Crystal Romeo breaks down exactly why so many golfers catch the ground before the ball — and it comes down to weight and hips staying back through impact. Working with student Sophia, she identifies the fault in real time and offers straightforward cues to get the lower body moving correctly. The result is cleaner, more consistent iron contact.
Key Takeaways
Weight shift drives contact If too much weight stays on your back foot through impact, the club will bottom out too early — catching the ground before the ball.
Weight shift drives contact If too much weight stays on your back foot through impact, the club will bottom out too early — catching the ground before the ball.
Get your hips moving first Clearing the hips towards the target before the club arrives at the ball is the key to moving the low point forward and striking the ball cleanly.
Exaggerate without rushing Feeling an exaggerated hip turn and weight shift is useful, but it must stay within your natural tempo — speeding up the arms to compensate will only make things worse.
Next time you’re on the range, take a few practice swings focusing solely on getting your hips and weight to your left side before the club reaches the ball — you should start to feel the contact point shift forward. This video is ideal for mid-handicap golfers who struggle with fat iron shots and want a straightforward technical fix they can work on immediately.
