Long Iron, Slow Swing

Long irons require a steady tempo to achieve the distance dictated by the length of the shaft and loft of the club.

Remember, the longer the shaft of the iron, the slower the swing. Don’t rush your swing; smooth is better than fast.

With long iron clubs, most golfers have a tendency to hold on to the stroke (not letting the club release). So when you swing a long iron be certain to finish the swing.

Ball position is important also if you want the ball airborne. Play the ball just forward of center. Try this and see if you get better results.

But where are you going to put your results other than try to remember them? You need to get in the habit of keeping written notes of which club you used and how far you hit the ball.

Short Iron, Smooth Swing

Okay, you’ve got a short iron in your hand. Should you use it? Well, it is called a short iron because the shaft is the shortest of all the clubs in the bag. Short irons are used from 150 yards to the green.

They are irons you want to get close to the flag if possible. So, here is what you do. Because they are short-shafted, the tendency to swing them fast is a problem with some golfers.

Swing short golf irons with a smooth tempo, but finish all the way through the swing. If done correctly you will become accurate in hitting your target.

Remember to swing smooth, not fast. Also be sure to document how your short golf irons are being used and how far the ball traveled.

For half shots you can try to use what I call a measured swing - from 8 o’clock to 4 o’clock, and 9 to 3.

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