How to work irons in golf

And get more putts for birdie.
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When you want to punch the ball under a branch, it shoots up like a rocket. When you want to boom a towering approach shot, the ball barely gets airborne. What's going on? Irons are tricky to master because what your instincts feel is the right thing to do is really dead wrong. To hit irons solidly, which is the key to distance control, you need to hit down and compress the ball between the ground and the face of the club. This produces backspin which, added to the club's loft, makes the ball rise. These tips should help take your iron game to new heights.
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This story is for you if... • You miss more than four greens in a round • You don't get enough height on your iron shots • You sometimes thin your irons The Problem Your front foot spins out before you make contact. This movement makes your lower body unstable and forces you to rely on the timing of your hands. The Solution
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Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides helps beginners understand irons, from the 3-iron to the pitching wedge.