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We all want to hit laser-like approaches that never leave the pin. But that’s easier said than done. Most of us are happy just getting the ball close to the green with a good lie. A chip and a putt from there and you’re in. But that strategy isn’t good enough if breaking 80 is […]
How Big a Divot do you Take with your Irons? Taking big divots isn’t required on every iron. But if you rarely take a divot, chances are good you’re not compressing the ball against the ground. That means your swing isn’t steep enough, short-circuiting power. The golf drill below helps you power up. Plastic […]
What type of golf irons do you use— cast or forged golf irons? A reader of our golf tips newsletter recently asked this question. He wanted to combine the two types of irons in one set. In this set, his shorter irons would be forged and his mid-irons would be cast. The set, he figured, […]
Hitting greens in regulation is among the keys to breaking 80. But many golfers have trouble hitting shots that hold the green. That’s especially true when it comes to long irons or hybrids. These clubs aren’t easy to hit high, so shots with them often come in low. If the ball comes in too low, […]
While the power game still rules, the iron game is graining ground. More and more weekend players are realizing the benefits of hitting crisp, accurate irons. A well-struck iron can make a big difference on a hole: It can set you up for an easily makeable par or birdie. Making more pars or birdies lowers […]