Consistent iron play starts with the fundamentals of setup, ball position, and weight shift. Because the golf swing moves on an arc, striking the ball at the correct point in that arc is essential for ...

How to hit pure iron shots without forcing the swing through Posted: February 27, 2026 | Last updated: February 27, 2026 Many golfers struggle with iron consistency because they try to “swing through” ...

1. Ball position is the first thing to check if you're making poor contact with your irons. Sometimes the ball creeps up or back in your stance, and a simple fix can make all the difference. I play my ...

Once the ball is in the fairway, it's time to put a good swing on my approach shot to get a look at birdie. Although the basic mechanics of the iron swing are similar to the driver, there are some ...

Editor’s Note: Baden Schaff has been a PGA teaching professional for 17 years and is the co-founder of Skillest, a digital platform that connects golf students with golf coaches across the world for ...