45 Minute Practice Plan to Fix Fat Shots

Hit half-swing 9-iron shots off a tee. Feel clean contact first — no ground interaction.

On the downswing, step your trail foot toward the target. This forces your weight forward before impact.

Place a folded towel 3 inches behind the ball. Hit the ball without hitting the towel. Forces you to hit ball-first.

At address, press the shaft slightly forward. Make that your default starting position. Swing from there.

If available, hit an impact bag with a 7-iron. Feel the shaft leaning forward and hands ahead at impact.

Chip from a downhill lie. This naturally forces ball-first contact. Use your PW.

Hit 5 full 7-iron shots. After each, check your divot: it should start after where the ball was.

Hit 3 easy wedge shots. Focus on ending in a balanced finish with weight on your lead foot.