photo credit: D.Hilgart If you prefer long irons, opposed to hybrids, keep reading. Did you know that the 1 iron (now an obsolete club) has more loft than the average 3 metal-wood? Yet long irons can terrorize the average golfer. To hit long irons you must alter your setup.

The ball must be swept off the ground, shaving a very shallow divot. Experiment by playing the ball in proximity to your lead heel. Keep your hands in line with the ball or just slightly ahead of it. Keep your head behind the ball at address. Make a one piece takeaway keeping the clubhead low to the ground.

With long irons, tee the ball up about a half an inch for use on long par three golf holes.

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photo credit: D.Hilgart For most golfers, the fairway metal-wood is the hardest club to hit. Do you hit up or hit down on the ball? The answer: you hit the ball at the bottom of your swing-arc and sweep the ball off the ground.

Check Points: 1) Be sure to set the clubhead flat on the ground at address. 2) Play the ball left of center towards lead heel. 3) Low sweeping takeaway. 3) Use your entire body in the swing, do not make an arms-only swing which will tend to give you a more descending blow to the ball. 4) From a good lie in a bunker, play the ball back, widen your stance and keep your legs “quiet” during the swing.

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