29/08/2026
Hitting fat golf shots? The problem might be starting in your backswing.
If you sway too far away from the ball going back, it becomes much harder to control where the club reaches the ground on the way down.
That can mean:
• Heavy strikes
• Inconsistent contact
• Lost distance
• Extra compensations through impact
The answer isn’t to keep your body completely still.
It’s learning to turn without drifting excessively away from the ball, giving you a much better chance of controlling your low point and striking the ball cleanly.
In my latest YouTube lesson, I break down why backswing sway can lead to fat shots and what you can do to improve it.
▶️ Watch the full lesson on the Steve Thomas Golf YouTube channel. Link in bio.