Winter golf brings a completely different challenge to summer conditions, and one of the most important factors becomes height and descent angle.
Through the wetter months, we need the golf ball to launch correctly, land softer, and stop quickly on the greens. Players who can create the right ball flight and descent angle will always have a huge advantage when scoring in winter conditions.
One of the biggest issues I see is golfers striking the ball too low on the clubface or trying to help the ball into the air. Unfortunately, this reduces compression, lowers spin consistency, and creates a flatter ball flight that struggles to stop on the greens. Even solid-looking shots can release too far and make distance control extremely difficult.
Good iron play is about compressing the golf ball properly. The best players strike the ball first, then the turf, allowing the clubface loft to launch the ball naturally. When we create proper shaft lean and a downward strike, the golf ball launches with better height, more spin, and a steeper descent angle, giving us the stopping power needed during winter golf.
So what stops golfers from hitting down on the ball correctly? Often it is poor sequencing, hanging back on the trail foot, lifting through impact, limited hip or shoulder movement, or trying to scoop the ball into the air. Many golfers are actually trying too hard to lift the ball instead of compressing it.
If you would like to check whether your ball flight and swing are producing enough downward strike and the correct descent angle get a checkup with me by booking on our enquiry page soon.
