I think we can all agree, golf is tough! So, as a former club fitter, I implore you not to make it even harder by missing some telltale signs that your golf equipment may be halting your progress.
Based on my years of experience, here are some very easy ways of testing whether your equipment is working for you in the right way or against you…
1. Uneven Divots
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Divots can tell us so much about the performance of our irons, so the next time you are repairing one, be sure to just have a quick glance down, as there is some valuable information up for grabs.
Firstly, check the length and depth of the hole you have left in the ground. This will vary a little from player to player with differing attack angles, and also with ground conditions, but it will be quickly apparent if you are digging very steeply into the turf. This could well be a swing flaw, but it could also be an indication that a club with either more bounce or a wider sole could help to mitigate that.
Secondly, check for uniformity of depth from heel to toe of your divots. If you see it tilting one way or the other, there is a very good chance your iron is not bottoming out flush with the ground, and it may be time to visit the pro shop and check your lie angles.
2. Problem Holes
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Do you have that one hole on the golf course that seems to wreck your scorecard almost without fail? Well, that could be another sign that your golf equipment isn’t set up correctly to achieve your goals.
For example, at a golf course I regularly play, I have such a hole. It is a long par 4 with a bunker right in the center of the fairway. Unless it is downwind, I can’t carry it with my driver, and my 3-wood would run into it. Ordinarily, my next club in the bag would be a 3-iron, and my only viable option to avoid the bunker here. However, that leaves me a long way back of said bunker, making for a very challenging approach shot.
As such, when I am playing this golf course nowadays, I ensure I have my utility iron with me. This allows me to get another 15 yards up the fairway – making the second shot significantly easier – while remaining just short of the trouble.
Think carefully about where you play. Could your bag setup be slightly altered to improve your chances…
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