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    Stop Topping

    Ashley Moss

    Topping is second only to whiffing as the most embarrassing miss in golf. The topped shot happens when the clubhead comes up short of the ball or catches it on the upswing. Fixing it relieves a lot of anxiety.

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    Center the Strike

    Here’s a simple exercise for using your athletic instincts to stop the top.

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    Hit Down, Not Up

    If you find yourself consistently topping your driver, then it may be because you're trying too hard to hit up on the ball and lift it up into the air.

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    No-Shift Drill

    Practice this drill to stop shifting back on the downswing to help the ball up.

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