{"id":4604817,"date":"2023-05-15T15:52:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T15:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golfspan.com\/?p=4604817"},"modified":"2023-05-16T04:30:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T04:30:01","slug":"how-to-hit-long-irons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.golfspan.com\/how-to-hit-long-irons","title":{"rendered":"How To Hit Long Irons: 7 Tips & 3 Commons Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Long irons are used to hit shots for longer distances. Typically, long irons include the five, four, and three irons. Although not as prevalent anymore, the two and one irons are also considered long irons.<\/p>\n

The long iron tends to be a more difficult club to hit than a mid and short iron. This is because longer clubs, with less loft, require more skill to maximize their benefits. In addition, golfers with slower swing speeds will find long irons challenging to get into the air and carry the distances they are meant to carry.<\/p>\n

But with the right practice, you can use these tools to take your game to the next level.<\/p>\n

Here are 7 tips on how to hit long irons:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Place The Ball More Forward In Your Stance<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Lighten Up Your Grip Pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Don\u2019t Take Your Club Back Too Quickly<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Use A Flat Lead Wrist at The Top and at Impact<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Follow The Proper Downswing Sequence: Hips\u2192Chest\u2192Hands\u2192Clubface\u2192Impact\u2192Release<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Focus on a Proper Pressure Shift<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Work on Increasing Your Clubhead Speed <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You don\u2019t want to miss a step and hurt your game, so read through the entire post as we break down each tip.<\/p>\n

    In this article, I will cover all you need to know about the long iron, including:<\/p>\n