2006-07-05 00:06:50 · 9 answers · asked by colcamp260 2 in Sports ➔ Golf
No more long irons Hybirds. Here is a link to all the secrets. Enjoy. I have more on my blog roll
http://www.pga.com/improve/tips/rickmartino/index.cfm
Rick Martino, PGA Director of Instruction
2006-07-05 13:30:26 · answer #1 · answered by Doug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, easy enough question here, although not many people are willing to admit that. The one "magic move" in golf that all - and I mean ALL - low handicappers and professionals use is this:
From the top of the backswing: Move your weight to the left side, simultaneously turning your hips to the target, and ALSO bringing your right elbow into your right hip. Drop your hands almost stright down to acheive this. Don't worry about hitting behind the bal, if you move your weight to the left with a hip-turn, you'll hit the ball cleanly.
It's all one fluid motion, and it is without exception the best and easiest rule of great striking to follow. I suspect the reason no-one talks so much about it is because low handicap and pro golfers assume higher amateurs already make this move.... Its not instinctive, and needs to be practiced, but once you have it, its there for life. Ask any pro about this move and he/she will confirm it to be ubiquitous to great golfers.
Happy golfing
Dave
2006-07-05 09:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dave K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people don't have enough club head speed to hit a good long iron, hybrid clubs or fairway woods are the answer unless you are a low handicapper, the extra loft of these clubs allow for some errors in the swing.
There is much more to hitting a good long iron than can be written here but you are wasting your time if your swing is not on the correct plane with enough club head speed.
Get some advice from a Professional.
2006-07-07 18:06:45 · answer #3 · answered by Brian G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not going to write a book here , everyones advice has some good points and things that you can apply to your game but it's not going to make any difference in the world if you don't practice ,practice,practice , that's the main difference between a low handicap golfer and a high one , Good Luck !
2006-07-05 15:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To add to the above:
Strong legs and trunk. Your legs and back keep you a consistent height above the ground - if that wavers or weakens, then good-bye par.
Also - Live in the moment. Too many golfers let their attention drift between shots and then sleepwalk through a shot with disastrous results.
2006-07-06 17:55:08 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A slightly flatter swing plane (like the one for your woods). Place the ball slightly more forward in your stance. Don't try to belt it - just caress it down the fairway.
Also, rythmn and timing. Plus don't be scared, visualise the shot and have faith. Do this every time and you'll have no problems.
2006-07-05 07:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, I will keep my spine angle correct(don't move too much during the swing)and I keep my chin up, keep my head still, also you should straighten your left arm during back and down swing, so that you could hit a nice perfect long iron shot.
2006-07-05 12:14:05 · answer #7 · answered by psmom2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would add to what Bob says by saying that you shouldn't pysch yourself out about hitting any club. You should be using the same exact swing with every club in you bag (except for the putter).
2006-07-05 08:39:02 · answer #8 · answered by Brian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody so far has given you great advice, so I will spoil it by giving you inane answers.
2006-07-08 05:42:39 · answer #9 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋