When hitting irons, should you compensate for a tee?

Question

I practice with my irons only off the ground, never off of the tee in practice. But on par 3's when I'm hitting irons, I always tee the ball up just a little higher than the ground.

So my question is, should I try to swing a little bit higher when it's on the tee or should I make the same swing for both situations.

Answer 1

In golf, you should always use the same swing....one of the secrets of the game. Using a tee with an iron is really a matter of personal preference. Some players like the idea that they are assured the ball is "sitting up", meaning it's just sitting on top of the grass thus reducing the chance of a bad shot by hitting the ground early or late. Others like the ball resting right on the grass because they feel they get their best shots by replicating what is going on in the fairway. Suggest you try both on a driving range and choose what's best for you.

Answer 2

Hey spartan golfer I do exactly the same thing except i do not use tees on par 3s most of the time. I get better distance when i hit down through it the ball just takes off as long as their is some fluffy grass on the tee I wont tee it up if its sandy or to thin i use tees.. However I have noticed all pros use tees on par 3s yet they still take a divot I dont get that when i use a tee i pick it clean its OK with the long irons but lets say a 9 iron for me will go to high and balloon I hate that. If you can use tee and still make a descending blow and take a divot its only an advantage but if you struggle with that do not use tees with 7-9 irons.

Tee it up as high as you like the tee acts as an artificial ground if you pick it clean with the irons just like your driver tee it up in your comfort range
You will notice though irons wont go as far because their is no ground resistance you are hitting with the true loft of a 7 iron on the ground you take a divot it shoots out of there and is slightly delofted.

Answer 3

You certainly have received some valid answers. However, your iron swing in not the same swing one uses with a driver. An iron swing is always one of hitting down on the ball. Trying to "pinch" the ball between your club and the grass.
When using a driver off the tee you are actually hitting up on the ball.

Answer 4

i think you should try when you are playing a round, on a par 3 try not teeing the ball up with a tee, just give your self some good grass to hit off and see what you like better, if you dont like it, use a tee, it is all in your perspective.

Answer 5

Same swing. All the tee is doing, is ensuring that you are hitting from the best possible lie on your tee shot.

Answer 6

no you shouldnt because when you hit and iron off the tee the tee should almost be flush with the ground so you shouldnt make any changes to your swing

Answer 7

It depends on you skill level. The diffrence about hitting from the fairway and from the tee is that the ball has more backspin from the fairway. That translates to a slight bit more distance. So if you need to know weither to hit the ball 182 yrds or 184 yrds then you might want to consider it. However if you play like me and distance is more about solid contact then I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Answer 8

you should certainly compensate for the lie the ball has and since you'll have a perfect lie of a tee u should b alrite

Answer 9

if you dont tee it up like a driver... same swing all day

Answer 10

The wilson's would work,you could also try either Callaway or Taylormade cavity back irons.Here in the states we have stores called "Play it again sports" that sell used sporting equipment,perhaps where you live they have a similar store and there's always craigslist.UK