Iron Out The Basics

 Improving iron play is the key to making more birdies!! 🐦 Stance and Setup Feet Position : Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. For shorter irons your feet can be slightly closer together, while for longer irons they should be slightly wider. Ball Position : Place the ball in the middle for mid-irons. The ball should be slightly behind the centre of your stance for shorter irons and progressively closer to the front foot for longer irons. Weight Distribution : Distribute your weight evenly between both feet, with slightly more pressure on your front foot (about 55% front, 45% back). This helps promote a descending strike on the ball. Grip Hold the Club : Position your hands so that your lead hand (left hand for right-handed players) has a "V" formed between the thumb and forefinger pointing toward your back shoulder. Your trail hand (right hand for right-handed players) should complement ...

Pitching is a high lofted shot that is used to play a 40-120 yard shot. Club Selection Use a pitching wedge, sand wedge or lob wedge as the loft of the club will launch the ball into the air. Pitching fundamentals The grip, ball position and weight distribution is the same as the chipping technique. Feet Closer Together - Stand with your feet slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart. This narrower stance helps maintain control and balance. Hands Ahead Of The Ball - Keep your hands slightly ahead of the ball at address. This setup helps you hit down on the ball with a descending blow, which is key to a solid strike.    Pitching swing The pitching swing is like a mini version of your full swing. The focus is on control, precision, and making clean contact. Shorten Backswing - The backswing for a pitch shot is shorter than for a full swing. Depending on the distance of your shot, the length of your backswing will vary: Descending Strike - The goal of a pi...

Chipping is a short shot played from around the green and can get you out of jail after a bad iron shot. 👮 -Chipping stance Narrow Stance - Stand with your feet close together about a clubhead width apart as this helps with control and precision. Weight Forward - The shift of weight should be 60/40 onto the lead foot (left foot for a right handed golfer). This allows for a downward strike essential for clean connection. Ball Position - Place the ball slightly back in your stance, closer to your back foot. This helps you strike the ball with a steep path, ensuring crisp contact. -The Chipping grip Use the standard golf grip and hold the club lightly to avoid jerky movements. Hold the club towards the shaft to ensure better control. -Chipping swing Use Your Shoulders - Think of a chipping swing similar to the putting stroke. The motion should be rocking your shoulders like a pendulum compared to a full swing Minimal Wrist Action -  Keep your wrists relatively firm duri...

You know what they say 'drive for show and putt for dough!!💸💸' Putting is a vital aspect of the game and usually will make up around half the shots during your round, so really can be make or break. -Get Confident Find a putter you find comfortable including size of the head and grip and the length. -Putting Stance                                                                                                                                                       Your feet should be shoulder width apart. The ball should be slightly in fr...