Golf Swing Tips – How to Hit Consistent Iron Shots
One of the keys to success in golf is playing the golf irons consistently. For most beginners this seems an almost impossible dream, but with the application and practise of some sound principles it becomes achievable.
Here is what you need to do:
1. Posture. Stand with the feet pointing to the target, with knees flexed, back straight and the weight resting towards the heels.
2. Take the club back using a hand and arm swing, making sure the wrists are fully cocked.
3. Try to keep your body position as still as possible as your swing the club around your body.
4. You must make sure the left side of your body is cleared out of the way before you strike the ball. This will also enable you to generate lots of club head speed, and therefore hit the ball further.
5. Stay down as you hit through the shot and follow through keeping your arms straight. Seeing the ground after the ball has been played will stop you lifting your head too soon and the result will be a better golf shot.
6. You have complete control over how much power you use in playing your irons this way. Many top players play their shots well within their capabilities.
Here are some more tips to develop consistency with your iron shots.
1. Try to develop a sense of tempo with your clubs. Once you have done this try to play the irons at the same, even tempo. Don’t try and rush the shot.
2. Keeping the right knee flexed as you make the back swing will ensure you only turn your hips 45%.
3. Make notes as to how far you typically hit the ball with each iron in your bag.
I hope you enjoyed these tips, and here’s to good golfing.
Philip
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How do I generate a more consistent golf swing?
I am a decent amatuer high school golfer who shoots up to 43 (on nine of course) on a good day and up to 60 on a bad day. My main problem is the consistency of my irons shots. I drive about 260 down the middle and have a good short game. However, I hit grounders with many of my long irons that not only kill my score, but also put me in an even worse position. If any of you have any tips, experirences, or methods to help me overcome this problem it would be greatly appreciated. My stance is such that I place the ball in between my legs, should I change it?
And yes I do practice frequently.
Presuming you are right handed, are you remembering that the longer the club you use, the more the ball should be more in line with your right foot? And not to stand too close to the ball. The shorter the club, the more the ball should be "in between" your feet,
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if you hit the ball well off the tee, maybe try picking a stronger club and take only a 3/4 swing. A less than full swing will cause you to swing a little easier and help you achieve a better more consistant tempo which may be your problem. never try to stretch yardage out of a club. it may just be your club selection you struggle with.
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First of all if you hit your woods well you can trade in… say your 3 iron for a 7 wood. That’s what I do and I LOVE it.
Aside from that you could use a swing trainer but before you do that I would recommend a pre-shot routine if you do not already have one that will allow you to maintian the fundamentals for every shot. The pre-shot routine would address the flaws in your particular swing.
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Well as a former Nike Tour Player and local head pro for several years my advise here would be to work back from the short game. If you say your short game is good work on longer pitches with your wedges till you slowly work your way back to a full wedge shot. Once you have a good feel for the full wedge keep working back down your irons. Good luck and keep practicing.
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just forget about the ball. pretend your swinging on plane and the ball happens to get in the way. finish the swing, swing through the ball and you should be fine. adress the ball by lining it up with your pant zipper on long iron shots.
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you’re probably lifting your swing plane on your irons. if you are a tall player, the woods may be a comfortable length but the shorter iron shafts may cause you to hunch over. this is problematic because your body will naturally want to extend during the swing. best bet to fix this is to check your stance carefully. don’t hunch your back or bend your knees excessively. rather bend from the hip, keep your back straight and let your arms hang down. this position should encourage a consistent swing plane and consistent contact with your irons. always check your stance first if you are hitting poorly. good luck.
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Look I am not going to write a book here , I am a 3 handicap I know what I am talking about .
Pay for a lesson have the teacher videotape you executing a correct swing watch it over and over and practice , practice , practice .
Good Luck.
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