The fat golf shot is one of the most infuriating shots in golf, particularly if you’re in prime position to find the green in regulation. It occurs when your club bottoms out early and you hit behind the ball, losing distance (and sometimes your cool).
The ideal strike with your irons is one where the club makes contact with the ball first and follows through to take a divot after. Check out this video from Adam Bazalgette as he gives you his advice and a helpful golf drill to get the bottom of your swing arc 5 inches beyond the ball.