While the best in the world take a break from stroke play and head to Austin Country Club for the World Golf Championships Dell Technologies Match Play, a specific part of the bag is going to need to be on point in order to advance through the bracket. Every tour player finds success after a big drive and having only a wedge shot left to the green but what will separate this field will be more at the top of the bag. More specifically the long irons.
This is the biggest difference between the professionals and the amateurs. The best in the world like Jason Day and Rory hit these long irons high and have these shots stop on a dime. These expectations are obviously too high for the average player but having these longer and lower lofted clubs hit more greens in regulation is absolutely achievable. This is achieved by adding more confidence and comfort at this part of the bag. For some this is the section of the bag that sees the most limitations as well as avoided at all costs.
The biggest mistake made from players while trying to hit long irons is always feeling as if these clubs have to be “maxed out” to reach the needed distance or green. This feeling of always having to crush a five iron would find better results if players relaxed and imagined every club as if it was a nine iron. This is much easier said than done but just like Tin Cup having his “magic seven iron”, creating more consistent tempo and body action throughout the bag will improve both long iron trajectory and impact consistency. To begin your journey for more enhanced ball striking contact Cole TODAY to schedule your full swing evaluation and improve your long iron play!
