MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

Centered contact: use the face as feedback

An iron clubhead beside a golf ball on short grass. — Photo: Mikhail Nilov / Pexels

Strike location changes speed, launch and sometimes curvature. A simple impact pattern can prevent unnecessary swing changes based only on the ball's finish.

Work through it

Use a club-safe impact marker or monitor feedback.
Hit a short block at one target.
Record heel, center, toe and vertical strike position.
Check distance from the ball and balance before making a large mechanical change.

A practical example

A driver with a repeatable heel pattern may curve differently from a centered strike even with similar measured path.

Practice task

Hit ten shots and draw the pattern on a small face sketch. Try a smaller swing for five more. Compare the spread of impact points, not only the best shot.

Common mistakes

Do not leave prohibited substances on a clubface during a competition round. Do not treat every toe or heel strike as the same cause.

Choose a comfortable movement and change one variable at a time. Stop if a movement causes pain; a qualified coach can adapt the task to your mobility and experience.