The Golf Swing – How To Hit Irons Consistently

I don’t know about your golf game, but with mine I find the golf irons can let me down badly, sometimes. The problem is I lack a consistent swing speed. Sometimes I swing quickly, other times I slow my swing down. This is mainly because I have never learned how to hit irons consistently.

The irons are difficult to play, especially the long irons. The professionals and low handicap amateurs make it look easy. It should be easy. Seeing others hitting iron shots consistently is proof that it can be done. Why not by mid to high handicap golfers as well?

When I identify a problem with my golf swing I like to do some research, usually via books and videos, and then take to the practice ground and start hitting some shots using the new insights I have been learning about. I like to work on my golf swing rhythm in general, for all the clubs in the bag, because I know that if I can get a comfortable tempo going, then my golf shots with all the clubs will benefit.

Swing tempo is particulalry important with the golf irons. I believe that successfully hitting iron shots consistently is linked to a smooth and powerful golf swing. What I like to do to regain an even swing tempo with the irons is, pick up any iron club, address the ball, stand with the golf club well above the ground, holding the club out in front of me, and swing the club back and forth in a continuous motion.

By doing this I free up any feelings of tension, and I am concious of working on accelerating the club head through the ball at impact. This can be done without forcing it, if you are swinging the club smoothly.

For mid to high handicap golfers like myself, it is essential to learn how to hit iron shots consistently. I know if I don’t do this I am going to accumulate many wasted shots on my score card, and my round of golf is going to end being a frustrating experience.