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How to hit long iron shots

Many high handicap golfers have trouble hitting long shots with irons. They have seen Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, etc. on television hitting long, imposing iron shots using a three or four iron. But when they try to do the same, they can’t because they can’t create the power and spin to get the ball up into the air.

If you have a three or four iron in your hand that you are using off the tee or from the fairway, expect it to go down. So don’t try to hit high!

Most golfers with a teenage handicap probably shouldn’t have a three and four iron in their bag. You should use fairway woods which are much easier clubs to hit, with a lower center of gravity. High handicap golfers should not use long irons if they still have trouble hitting long irons.

Having said that, sometimes you need a long iron like the 2-iron to hit long, low shots when a higher numbered wood won’t do the job as effectively. Although many golfers tend to avoid 2-irons because they have a 3- or 4-wood that will cover roughly the same distance, there are situations where they encounter long holes or second-shot obstacles where this will be the club of choice for an experienced player. .

To hit long shots with irons effectively in such circumstances, the following steps should be considered:

1) The 2-iron can cover a distance of between 180 and 200 yards, making it a club primarily used for a second shot on extremely long holes, i.e. mostly par 5s. Be sure to practice with it on the driving range to measure distance and accuracy within your ability.

2) Configure correctly. Unlike when you hit a driver, you must address the ball in the middle of your stance. This will ensure a solid shot that hits the ball low and heads towards the green. If you place the ball just inside your left heel, the ball will go up.

3) You want to attack the ball with the clubhead from inside the goal line. A shallow arc also allows you to sweep the ball with your long irons instead of the steep swing you use with the shorter irons to hit down and through the ball.

4) Hit the 2-iron the same way you would any other iron using an even downstroke that takes advantage of the angle of the iron to carry the ball the required distance.

5) End the swing with a long follow through. Don’t make the mistake of overshooting your swing after making contact. Remember that Tiger Wood’s follow through is only as long as his backswing. By doing this, your swing is fluid and stays the same every time.

6) Keep the ball low to avoid trouble while covering about the same distance as a 3-wood or 4-wood. This is very helpful when hitting long irons from areas where tree limbs may be present between you and the green .

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