Plenty of amateur golfers have clubs in their bag which they rarely go to, even if the scenario dictates that it’s the right play. When finding themselves way back in the fairway, they would usually opt for a lay-up shot but we want to help you to become more confident in going for the green and setting up scoring opportunities.
If you have struggled to hit long-irons, hybrids and fairway woods in the past, invest some time practicing with these clubs as just a couple of basic set-up and technique alterations could transform your game.
There are really three main keys. An effective set-up and ball position, combined with efficient speed will mean the correct launch angle for your distance requirements, then finally, you need a clean strike.
Golfers often complain that all their long-irons fly the same distance, but that’s usually down to poor strikes. In this article, Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Gary Munro highlights some top tips, practice drills and quick fixes to get your long-irons, hybrids and fairway woods working well every time…
How To Hit A Long-Iron: Step-By-Step Guide
Gary Munro
As Director of Golf at Pitch London, Gary Munro is leading the way in diversifying the game of golf. While he aims to make the game more accessible for a wider audience away from the golf course, he also has an impressive traditional coaching resume. In the past, Gary has overseen a number of league wins as County Manager for Bedfordshire Under 18s, and continues to help golfers of all abilities to improve their golf swing.
1. Downward Attack Angle
Understanding how to hit a long-iron shot can be very helpful when playing into lengthy par 4s or even for laying up on par 5s, but these are intimidating clubs to hit as you have a lot of ground to cover and not much loft when you look down.
To hit your longest irons successfully, you must start by understanding that you still need a downward attack angle, striking ball then turf, to get the ball up in the air.
It can be daunting looking down at a club with little loft, but if you understand that hitting down will give you more compression and uplift on the ball, this, in turn, will lead to decent ball speed and distance.
It’s important to focus on set-up with a long-iron to…
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