Hey everyone! Today we’re diving into something that could really help you lower your scores: improving your greens in regulation. How many greens are you hitting based on your handicap? That’s what we’ll be exploring in this blog. We’ll break down a few key areas, including some surprising ones, to help you improve your game. Before we get started, if you’re new to the channel, consider subscribing—we’ve got plenty more content on the way! Now, let’s jump into some stats. For a scratch golfer (handicap zero), the average is hitting 57% of greens in regulation. Keep in mind, these stats are based on courses that aren’t necessarily as challenging as those on the professional tour, which have tougher conditions like thick roughs and championship-level setups. 

For golfers with a handicap between one and five, the average drops to 48%. That means they’re having to get up and down for par on almost every other hole. As we move to higher handicaps, from six to ten, that number drops to 37%, and even further to 28% for handicaps above ten. This emphasizes the importance of a solid short game, especially for senior players or those who may not strike the ball as well. But make no mistake, ball striking is key. The best players in the world excel in this area, and the stats back that up. In this video, we’ll focus on improving your iron play—getting that pure, consistent contact that leads to better scores. We’ll cover the fundamentals, like shaft lean and setup, and dig into some other crucial aspects, including a few surprises. 

Let’s get into it! This is all about using evidence-based instruction to help you improve your game. Consistent solid contact over 18 holes is crucial, so we’ll look at how to achieve better ball and ground contact. First things first: setting up with a little more weight on your left foot and getting the shaft and left arm in line is a great starting point. This position sets you up for success. From there, we need a bit of a forward push, a lateral shift, and body rotation to ensure that right knee covers the ball and the left side is in the right place at impact. 

Let’s work on these fundamentals to improve your iron play and lower your scores! 

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