The most common reason golfers start topping the ball is their fear of hitting the ground. Another reason is bending the elbows at impact causing the clubhead to strike the top part of the ball.

Topping the Golf Ball

What to Practice to Stop Topping the Ball:

1. Practice bouncing the club on the ground to get used to the feel of reaching and hitting the ground
2. Keep your head centered and bounce the club back and through
3. Pretend that pine cones, leaves and tees are the ball and hit those while bouncing the club Work on keeping your left arm straight when you take the club back
4. Turn your shoulders so you are able to keep your arm straight while taking the club back
5. Concentrate on keeping the left arm straight going back and then back to the ball
6. Practice this over and over until your club reaches the ground at impact every time.

You don’t need to help the ball up in the air! The face of the club will lift the ball up in the air as long as you do not rise up at impact.