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I hit my 9-iron well, but not my 5-iron. The driver is a different story.
So, I try to create a different swing for each club.
You don't need to do that. One swing is enough.
The only things to change are the ball's position and the width of the stance. The rest will follow naturally.
01What changes if the club gets longer?
| Short clubs (wedge/9 iron) | Long clubs (5-iron, wood, driver) | |
|---|---|---|
| ball position | In the middle of the stance | Toward the left foot |
| Standing width | narrowly | widely |
| Bending the upper body | many | less |
| The trajectory of the club | From top to bottom | Sweep from the side |
The important thing here is that we do not create the upper body bend and the trajectory.
If the club is long, it naturally moves further away from the body; the further it is, the less you bend over, and the less you bend over, the flatter the swing path becomes.
Just set the ball's position and width, and the rest will take care of itself.
02Position the ball like this.
- Wedge, 9 iron, 8 ironIn the middle of the stance
- No. 7, No. 6, No. 5From the center, move the balls one by one to the left.
- Woods and UtilityFront of the left chest
- DriverInner heel of the left foot
03Why is the long club on the left?
The path the club follows is shaped like a bow. It comes down, passes the lowest point, and then goes back up.
- With short clubs, you need to make contact while the ball is coming down. That way, you can hit down on the ball ([[LINK:L25]] section)
- The driver needs to be struck while it is rising. That is how it goes high and far.
The lowest point is under the left armpit.
If you place it to the right, it is correct while coming down; if you place it to the left, it is correct while going up.
04Standing width
| club | width |
|---|---|
| wedge | Narrower than shoulder width |
| medium iron | shoulder width |
| Woods and Utility | Slightly wider than shoulder width |
| Driver | Shoulder width + one span |
Standing with your legs wide provides stability, but your torso rotates less.
If you stand too close, it spins well but wobbles. You just need to adjust it according to the club length.
05The spinal angle is like this
It sounds complicated, but it's simple. It is to lean your upper body forward while pushing your hips back.
- Do not bend your waist, stick your hips out.You shouldn't let your back curl up.
- Just a little bit of the kneeIf you bend too much, it shakes during the swing.
- Let your arms hang naturally.Do not stretch or pull.
- The degree to which the end of the club points toward the navelDo not stand it up too high or lay it down too low
The longer the club, the less you bend your upper body. But don't be conscious of this.
It happens naturally because of the club length. If you try to force it, it actually looks strange.
06The Real Reason You Can't Hit Your Long Irons
There are many cases where number 5 doesn't work, not because of posture.
- It's because you're trying to hit it hard. You don't need to hit it hard just because it's long.
- It's because I scooped it up to try and make it float. The loft is too small, so it won't float any further.
- Actually, it's because they don't practice. Most people only hit the 7.
To be honest, you don't need to use long irons.
Utility is much easier these days. It sends the same distance more safely.
07Just remember one thing
One swing, only changing the ball position.
If you want to create a different swing for each club, you have to master all fourteen.
It is impossible for someone who plays once a week.
Make your swing with just a 7-iron, and for the rest, just move the ball position.
That is how a golfer with no time wins.
The next part is the last. I’m going to tell you about the practice habit I regretted the most back when I was a beginner.
