Short irons 8 to LW
Also known as the scoring clubs
Swing more vertical.
Stance hip width, slightly narrow.
Shallow divot after contact.
Pull hands into back of ball, more wrist cock.
¾ swing, stay down on shot.
Turn arms and chest, club together.
Choke down on club for more control.
Iron shot practice
Left hand flat and leading at impact - Hit little punch shots.
Hit 10 balls with each club (8 to LW) until you can confidently say how far you hit each club when you make solid contact.
Mark off the yardage for each club from 8-iron to your shortest wedge and hit 10 balls with each club to each corresponding target. You should be able to hit 70 percent of your shots within a 10-yard radius of the target.