Fat Shots
One of the keys to a successful golf shot is to have a clean swing at the ball, without any real interruption before club hits the ball. Some golfers, however, struggle with their stroke because they hit the ground well before they hit the ball, thus causing a majority of the power generated with the rotation of their hips and overall dynamics of their swing to be sent into the ground instead of from club-to-ball. This causes the shot to be “fat” and the ball to travel significantly less than a usual shot will provide.
The problem with a fat shot lies within the practice regimens of many golfers: going to a range, hitting balls on faulty mats, and thinking their shot is fine prior to a round. By shooting on mats that just let your club slide to the ball, nothing really is gained mechanically from your practice. Practice doesn’t make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect. Therefore, it is essential to train with proper equipment. I would recommend using golf mats that provide you with actual feedback. Real Feel golf mats provide this type of feedback, and allow for a realistic fat shot while practice. This gives the golfer a chance to fix their mechanics prior to their round instead of embarrassing themselves on the course.
