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Hitting an iron pure in golf means hitting the ball squarely with your club to make a long, straight shot. By maintaining the perfect stance and controlling your club, your iron shots will go the furthest toward your target. If your ball doesn’t go far or in the direction you want, there are easy adjustments to make to your swing. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro on the course, we’ll walk you through the best ways to position yourself, hold the club, and follow through on your swing so you hit irons more consistently.
Things You Should Know
- Position the ball in the center of your stance for your mid-irons, slightly forward for your low-irons, and slightly back for high-irons and wedges.
- Keep your arms extended during your swing so the club head travels in a smooth, gradual arc instead of at a steep angle.
- Lead with your hips on your downswing, and try to make a sweeping motion through the ball to hit it squarely with the club head.
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References
- ↑ https://thegolfacademy.org/2016/01/16/simple-tips-for-crisper-irons/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/XbTuKfONxYY?t=73
- ↑ https://www.golfdigest.com/story/tiger-woods-breaks-down-how-he-hits-his-irons
- ↑ https://break80.guide/2018/06/how-to-hit-laser-straight-irons-4-golf-tips/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/RwNWtm_RRqw?t=40
- ↑ https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/how-to-hit-your-irons-straight-168166
- ↑ https://youtu.be/5So22Kvw4Xk?t=23
- ↑ https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/long-game-tips/how-to-aim-in-golf
- ↑ https://thegolfacademy.org/2016/01/16/simple-tips-for-crisper-irons/
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