Why am I hitting my irons low and right?
One reason amateurs tend to hit irons too low is that they narrow their swing radius, taking the club back by letting the lead arm (left arm for right-handers) bend too much. It doesn’t have to be locked, but it should maintain a fairly straight appearance all the way to the top.
Why do I keep hitting the golf ball to the right?
Ball Position: You might have the ball too far forward in your stance. This causes you to catch the ball when the club is swinging back to the right. Backswing: The club is likely being pushed outside the target line on the way back. The club should track a gentle arc on the way back.
Why am I not hitting my irons as far?
One reason you might not be hitting the ball very far is that you have too high of a spin rate with your driver and irons. An easy way to spot this is watching how high your shots go in the air. Golf shots that get hit with high back spin rates tend to climb higher into the air.
Why am I Skulling my irons?
Skulling the ball often results from a golfer lifting up just before impact – raising his hands, or raising the upper body which in turn lifts the hands. And that can be caused by a feeling of trying to help the ball get into the air – a sense that you need to “scoop” the ball up to get it airborne.
Why do my iron shots go right?
The shot (for right-handers) typically goes right because the face off the club is open, resulting in a push-slice. Some players manage to flip their wrists at contact, resulting in a big hook. Getting stuck can be prevented by eliminating a couple of excess movements in your swing.
Which irons are easiest to hit?
For the average golfer, the short irons (7, 8, 9) and wedges are “easiest” to hit. These clubs are slightly shorter and slightly heavier than the longer irons, which allows for better control over the golf club and produces better shots. On top of this, many people tend to over-swing when hitting long irons which decreases control and accuracy.
How far should I hit my Irons?
A 9-iron should hit a golf ball 80 to 90 yards for a beginner, 125 to 135 yards for an average player and 135 to 145 yards for a professional player. For each number that the iron decreases, add about 10 to 15 yards to the distance.
How to hit irons for beginners?
The Grip. Your grip is important for hitting pure iron shots. A common mistake is to grip the club with your palms.
Why am I hitting my irons to the left?
One of the most common causes of hitting a golf ball left is an over-rotation of your upper body. In order to make proper club contact, your upper and lower body should move as a unit through the golf ball. If your upper body rotates out of your backswing before your lower body, your angle of attack will be aimed to the left at the point of impact.