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Golf irons require a different swing than your golf woods. Depending on what you want to do with the golf ball, golf irons can be very versatile.



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    Place the golf ball further back in your stance for your pw, 9, and 8 golf irons.
  2. 2
    Place the golf ball in the middle of your stance for the 7, 6, and 5 golf irons.
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    Move the golf ball forward slightly when using the 4 and 3 golf irons.
    • The idea of hitting the ball with golf irons is to make contact with the ball then the ground.
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    Keep your head level as you swing through the ball.
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    Check your divot to make sure you are contacting the ball before the ground.
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    Check the shape of your divot. It should aim at your target.
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    Keep practicing with your golf irons until you make consistent contact and understand how to shape your shots.



  • Try these golf tips and aids to get the most out of your golf irons.
  • Golf irons can be manipulated to add spin, loft, run, etc. Work on different swings with the same golf irons to shape your shot. This pays off dramatically on the course.
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  • Golf irons can be tricky to master. Long golf irons are considered some of the hardest clubs to hit in your bag.

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