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Stop 'scooping' and start striping iron shots

Want to hit irons crisply? One of the most common mistakes amateurs make is attempting to hit "under" the ball. Here's how to fix it.
Claude Brousseau|

Want to hit irons crisply? One of the most common mistakes amateurs make is attempting to hit "under" the ball. In the latest in our series from the sunny shores of Maui, Claude Brousseau says that you don't "scoop" the ball to get it airborne in many other sports, and the same is true for golf. Focus on striking the golf ball first, and let compression – and the loft of your club – do its thing.

Look for more "Golf Tips in Paradise" coming soon to MR.TV.

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Claude Brousseau
CLAUDE BROUSSEAU

Claude Brousseau is a PGA Master Professional and the Director of Instruction at the Maui School of Golf. He’s also Golf Channel’s lead instructor for the state of Hawaii and a certified AimPoint Instructor and VISION54 coach. He has produced hundreds of instructional videos, and written numerous articles for publications in the U.S., France and Canada. He’s also written a book, “Realize Your Golfing Potential: Unlock the Secrets of a Proficient Short Game.” His awards include: 2016 Aloha Section PGA Horton Smith Award recipient2015 & 2008 Aloha Section PGA Teacher of the Year Award recipient2015-2018 BEST TEACHERS BY STATE by Golf Digest2014 Aloha Section PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award recipient2008 Top Instructor in Hawaii by Golfing Magazine

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