Impact is the only position in the golf swing that really makes a difference.  It has been referred to as “the moment of truth” in your swing.  You can tell when you have hit the ball solid and you know when you have reached proper impact position.

You can actually hear impact. The sound of the ball as it makes contact with the clubface is a very distinct and powerful sound. You know what I mean if you have ever been to a professional tour event and listened as the players hit their drivers.

You can also feel impact.  Well, really there is a lack of feel when the ball is properly hit.  If you miss hit a golf ball, you know it.  You may hit the ground first or you may miss hit the ball off the toe or heel of the clubface. You can definitely feel the difference between a good and bad shot.

A properly hit golf ball at impact will produce more distance.  Haven’t there been  times in your game when you have blown a golf ball over the green with the same club you just hit short on the hole before.  It is the most elusive position to teach and to reach.

The reason the ball goes farther with proper impact is that the clubface actually de-lofts as you hit the ball.   A touring professional de-lofts their club by as much as 7 degrees.  That equates to almost two club lengths.  

This position is rarely taught on the lesson tee.  Why?  Because impact is mis-understood and hard to teach.  But when more distance is desired proper impact must be achieved at some point.

The four most important facets of a proper impact position are:  Hands are in front of the ball, left wrist is bowed, the hips are turned and weight is shifted to the left side.  All of these positions must be accomplished in a split second as you hit the golf ball.

By working on one position at a time you will reach your moment of truth in a golf swing, proper impact and more distance!