Golf Tips Getting Consistent With Long Irons
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| GETTING MORE CONSISTENT WITH LONG IRONS For almost all golfers, the “long irons” are the most difficult clubs to hit. With 2, 3, 4 and 5-irons, the longer shafts plus lower loft, allow less room for error when we swing them and, to many, these clubs are intimidating. Also, we tend to swing too hard when we use a “long iron”. Here are some suggestions that may help you improve your consistency in this part of your game: 1) Swing at 80% of your power capacity. In other words, instead of selecting a 5-iron for a shot of a particular distance, take a 4-iron and swing easier. You’ll make a better swing, and even if you don’t hit it perfectly, you have a better chance of getting a good result. 2) Take a 5-wood or 3-wood instead of a 3-iron. Most of us can hit it better. Last weekend, at the PGA Championship, we saw several players hit 5-wood on a par 3. Why not us? A nice, easy 5-wood will probably go higher and have a better chance of staying on the green. Just swing at 80%. 3) At the practice range, when aiming at the flags, use one club longer than usual, concentrate on the basics and swing easy. Your long irons will become more consistent.
Invest a few days with us, and your long irons and "hybrids" will be much more fun to hit.
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