b'GOLF IDAHOTIP OF THE MONTHHow to establish a consistent low pointby Loren Jeglum, PGABeing able to consistently hit the ground in the same spot over and over again looks easy on TV but much more challenging when trying by yourself. I have found that this consistency comes down to two factors.Centered over the ballFirst, identify the center point of your body at impact. As you can see, if my body is too far behind the ball I will have a low point behind the ball. This results in a chunked/fat shot. The converse is true when your center point is too far in front of the ball, which results in a thin or skulled shot. By assuring your center point is over the ball at impact, your irons will have a more consistent low point and you will hit down into the ball. With your driver, work to keep your center point 1-2 inches behind the ball. This will help your club to come into the ball on an upward trajectory, which reduces spin and maximizes carry distance. Secondly, your tempo will dictate if you can deliver the club where your center point is positioned. For me, tempo is based on the coordination between your arm speed and body speed. If your arms move faster relative to your body, you will most likely hit the ground before the ball with your irons. If your body speed is faster relative to your arm speed, then you will swing over the ball and your lowest point will be after your center point. By matching your arm speed with your body speed, you will deliver your club consistently in theToo far behindsame spot every time. Combining your center point with correct tempo will help you achieve the desired low point with your irons and woods to consistently produce your desired shot. Loren Jeglum is the PGA Director of Instruction at Topgolf Boise. He earned his PGA certification at the PGA Golf Management Program at the University of Idaho. He is now a 13-year PGA member who has honed his teaching craft at top facilities like Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Whitetail Golf Club, Medinah Country Club, and now Topgolf. In 2023 he won the Rocky Mountain Section PGA Snake River Chapter Match Play Championship, and repeated as champion in 2024. Too far ahead6 GOLF IDAHO|SEPT2025'