How do I work on the distance with my iron's?

Question

I'm 15 and I just started playing golf. I can't hit my iron's very far at all. For instance, I hit a 6 or 7 iron as far as an average player would hit a pitchin wedge. I don't know what the problem is...can someone help me.

Answer 1

Well you have to practice at the practice range and one more thing: you have to turn your body when you do your backswing. Trust me. I learned with a professionnal teacher and I tried what my teacher said and I got some extra yards. Trust me and you will be a better golfer.
Have a nice golfing day!!! And don't forget to learn!!!

Answer 2

Hello young golfer . Welcome to the mystical world of golf . It would be best to start your golfing lessons in the driving range . Befor anything else make sure you do your warmups and stretching prior to hitting your first ball . When you have loosen up grab three clubs and swing these without touching the mat . This a good starter workout to loosen up your arm muscles and at the same time strenghten them . The first thing you will have to consider is you stance . Then your Grip and last the way you position yourself prior to your swing . For irons i do advise putting a candy wrapper on the mat and try hitting it more often . The reason for this is to make your self concentrate on getting to have the clubhead hit the mat as this will be the platform for properly lauching your ball . When you have mastered hitting the candy wraper then it is time to advance and hit your first ball . I advise my students to make it a rule to hit the mat 3 times prior to hitting their ball . This will tune your whole swing system to feel less pressure in lauching your shot as you have already made the first three trial swings . If you do not have any idea on your swing type . Start with the Mid swing with your swing arm paralel to the ground . this will give you better control and accuracy . when you have mastered where you want your ball to go. then go 3/4 and end with a full swing with arms up and ready to go . As you swing downwards try to increase the speed of your club . This give distance as the faster the farther if you have the right contact . If you have time go look for gofing vidoes and study what the instructors are pointing out . These are the basics that will be the foundation that will develop the core of your swing . Happy golfing .

Answer 3

Welcome to golf. Once you get the hang of it, you'll LOVE it. I'm 16 and i've been playing for 4 years... there were times that i would hit my drives as far as everyone else was hitting their wedges... your strength will come with time. have patience. go to your local driving range and hit until you feel like you're getting tired. You also want to get hooked up with a good PGA teaching professional. They can be found at driving ranges, or at your local golf course, and then you want to take lessons... after you've worked hard, you want to take a day off or so and relax and then go play at somepoint in time. this is what i think is the most important thing to know when you are a begining golfer- you wont turn amazingly good over night. like i said, i've been playing and practicing for 4 years, and its just been in the last 6 months that i've been able to get in the low 40s. You have to want to practice. until you want to practice, you're not going to become better.that whole cliche about "practice makes perfect" is so true. good luck! and most importantly, have FUN. golf is a game of fun. my mom and dad had to sit me down with my golf pro and talk to me about how golf is a fun game and not to take it so seriously... i would come home in tears if i shot a 45 or so... have fun and enjoy yourself!

Answer 4

You may not be hitting the ball squarely. Another thing is working on the address point.

Or you just may not be as strong as the average player. Keep in mind, you're 15 - so compare yourself to other 15 year olds who are about your height.

The key is accuracy, not distance. Once you get the first, you can build up to the second.

Answer 5

if you are a beginner don't worry about distance.It will come I taught my wife last how to play she was getting mad her driver was only going 100 yards,know she can hit it 190 to 200yd.get your swing going than try to hit a little harder do that for a while than go to the next level.Be Patience it will go i know so it take 3 or 4 to get on the green it a start ...only 10% of all the golfer shot 84 or less good luck

Answer 6

yeah, good point about accuracy...remember, distance on the golf course is always truly measured in straight lines. who cares if you crush the ball 200yds in to the hazard on the right? if you're hitting that 6/7 straight, you've got most of us whipped, already. the distance will come when you're swing starts to really come in to its own.

a lot of distance starts creeping in to your game when you feel confident enough to loosen up(especially the hips), swing both shoulders freely...etc. also, your backswing plays a big part. takes a while, be patient.

Answer 7

First, getting stronger with specific exercises will help you, secondly , as mentioned before, lessons are the way to go, just make sure you get a cute instructor....................and third, don't try to overpower the ball by hitting it hard...watch the folks with the smooth swings and see how far they hit the ball............

Answer 8

Take some lessons and hit the driving range.