how do you hit al lower golf shot with an iron, like keep it a lower trajectory?
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This is really easy, let's take a shot from 150 yards as an example. Normally I would hit a 9 iron from this distance. Now if I wanted to hit it lower I would take out a 7-iron and take my normal stance, but I would grip down on the handle of the club about 1.5 inches, then I would make my normal swing, the shot should come out lower and with less spin, so it will cut through the wind and run a bit when it hits the ground. \n\nHope this helps!
1038462
Two things lead to most topped shots.  One thing you can do is taking something the size of a dime and pretend that the golf ball.  The concentration and the swing speed you use to hit the small item is the same you should use when you hit the golf ball.  Remember to concentrate on the bottom part of the ball not the top.  \nreasons for topping\n1.When you start taking the club back lifting your body up.  This is done by straitening the knees.  Try to keep them bent the entire time.  The ball is 1.5 inches so it only takes a little movement to cause a top.  Here is how you try to prevent this – Take some practice swing hitting something the size of penny.  You have to concentrate on it to make sure you hit it.  That is the same thing you need to do with the golf ball.  You want that concentration to keep you from moving away from the ball.  \n\nYou have to keep that left arm straight.  You bend it ½ and inch and your in the middle of the ball.  This is where you use your hand eye coordination.  The right arm just keeps things going, don’t let it over power your left or you will get those deep bone jaring divots.  You do not want that.
1073377
If you are concerned that your age is slowing down your swing, go for graphite to speed up the swing and increase your distance. Otherwise, steel shafts are the best to learn from, I've always noticed much better feel and stability with the steel shafts, which will help your control.
660069
Factors \n1.  Regular Tee Shot - New golfers or golfers who average over 95 should consider hitting a 3 wood off the tee.  They will have better control and maybe more distance.  Hit the driver on the holes it can't hurt you.  Use it on a wide open hole.  \n\n2.  When deciding what club to hit off the tee on a certain hole here are some things to consider:\n  a.  A tight short hole hit a 5 iron to the 150 yard mark.\n  b.  Long tight hole you may want to hit 3 wood.  Unless you have control over your driver only hit it when you feel good about it and it will save you a stroke.  A par 5 that you can't hit in 2.  Pick a club that you control and still hit the green in 3 shots.  A long par 4 you can't hit in 2 with a good drive, why risk it?\n\nThe funny thing is none of us like to play that way.  We want to hit driver.  We all could play a lot better if we stick will shots we can hit.  \n\nYou can find some good articles about what to use off the tee at www.pga.com improve your game section  \n  http://www.pga.com/improve/tips/techniques/improve_kirk082304.cfm\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_polites110104.cfm
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Yes they can, like the answer above you can't see the true shot, plus you try to hit shots that work well with the game.  Those shots will hurt your regular game.  Example I played several that all you had to do is hit the ball low and hard with a 7 iron and it would give me credi for a 280 yard drive.
137832
i would suggest swinging on a downward plane...  It seems to work for me when i start to pop the ball up... just take like 50-100 swings from your back shoulder to ur front  knee.
347481
focus on getting your right wrist to cross over during impact - it's like baseball - if you're early, you pull the ball...if you're late, you hit it the other way - you gotta find the swing where the ball goes up the middle - most golfers have a lazy finish - think finish with your hands, turn the club over and you won't leave the face open and wipe it - it'll take some practice but you'll learn how to release the club
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That depends entirely on the specifics of the shot. How much rough do you have to carry? Is it only green that you need to run on? Are there obstacles in between you and the hole?  What you need to do is go to a driving range that has a chipping green and figure it out for yourself.  There is no set answer.  If you'd like to try a different approach to chipping, rather than smacking at the ball, try this:  Put the ball in the middle of your stance with feet at shoulder width.  Take a PUTTING grip on the club, and putt it.  Just like a putt, don't swing faster on your follow through than on your backswing. Make a smooth, steady stroke.  Try that out at the range, and write down, or just remember, the distances that they carry.  Remember, if you want the ball to get up quicker, and roll less, use a higher lofted club, like a PW or SW, or even a Lob Wedge.  And if you want the ball to roll further, use a smaller iron. (5i, 6i, 4i, whatever works)  Standing 10 feet off the green, with 50 feet of green to run, I would suggest something like a 5 iron, with the stroke I mentioned before.
1129282
Putting the ball back in the stance, using a stiffer shaft, and make sure your not pushing the club down with your right side (big deep bone jarring divots
619132
when chipping...Have most of your weight on your left foot.  Keep your hands ahead of the ball back and through.  Don't break your wrist on the back or forward swing.  If you take the club back a foot...follow through a foot. Think of impact as being crisp.  Choose a club that will get the ball on the green and allow it to roll the rest of the way to the hole.  Most people will do better with a pitching wedge for this type of shot.  But experiment with all clubs to learn the trajectory and feel for each shot.  Practice, practice, and the practice some more.
613249
longer driver or harder ball\nGo to www.pga.com improve your game section.  They have some good articles about wrist hinge and other things to help you hit the ball farther
1086116
Sounds like a slight reverse pivot or mis-alignment. \n\n Go to the range and put down a club by your toes pointing at your target.  If you are hitting them at the target then this was the case.  On the course stand behind the ball and visualize the target line and practice getting set on that line. \n \nIf it's a reverse pivot you would usually have a slice with it.  Make sure the weight is transferred to the left side (start the downswing with the left hip moving toward the target) before impact and stay "extended" down the line.\n  \nKeep the club face on the target line longer.  In fact the more target conscious you are the better results you'll have.  Once you are set at the top of your backswing.  Focus everything going toward that target.   \n\nLet me know if this helped.  You can do it.  Good Luck!!!
998557
It's been said that the driver is the second most important club in your bag-- next to your putter. A good drive sets the tone for the rest of the hole. Will you be scrambling just to get back on the fairway, hoping for pars and bogeys-- or will you be aggressively going for the green and for birdies? \n\nBy squeezing a few extra yards out of those drives, the subsequent iron shot will be that much easier, as will your chips, putts, and so on. \n\n1. Body Coil - Tiger Woods, Fred Couples, and other greats generate tremendous power by coiling the upper body with a big shoulder turn. The hips, however, don't turn nearly as much. This creates tension and torque, not unlike a rubber band being stretched before it's let go. How do you accomplish it? Try to keep the right leg and knee solid as you take the club away and fully rotate your shoulders. On the downswing, unwind and rotate through the ball with your hips. Make sure your navel is facing the target at the end of the swing to ensure a full turn. \n\n2. Developing a "Lag" - Successful drivers all have a "lag" in their swing. On the downswing, the wrists must release their energy at some point. When this happens is key. The closer to impact with the ball, the more stored power there will be. Many golfers deliver this source of power near the top of the swing or early on the way down, and end up swinging with just arms at contact. This is commonly called "casting"--the opposite of lag. One drill to improve this is to cock your wrists at the top of the backswing so that there's a right angle between your arm and club. Pull the club down in slow motion, while doing your best to retain this angle. Try to incorporate this into your full swings, and remember to release those wrists through the ball! \n\n3. Swinging with the Whole Body - Some of the biggest muscles in your body are the upper legs and trunk, and you should use them to put power in your swing. On the downswing, your legs should begin the drive and the trunk begins the turn. Also, the bigger muscles have much less chance to twitch under pressure than do the smaller ones. This is why good swingers seem to move effortlessly--the small muscles are being led by the larger ones. This is called "swinging with the whole body." Try it! \n\n4. Left Arm Straight at the Top - Make sure your left arm is kept relatively straight on the backswing to ensure a wide swing arc. Keep some distance between the hands at the top of the swing and your shoulders and head. This produces more club head speed without swinging any harder. Davis Love III and Vijay Singh are great examples of this. Watch them, and internalize what you see!
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Go to the driving range and practice a lot more. On the range, you could pretending you are practising and accidentally hit the ball. I use to think that the practice swing is better, too, but in fact it is not as you are not committed to it. Cure your real swing is better.
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Pro golfers generate clubhead speed through technique which combines body rotation, armswing and wrist snap or rotation, and they've worked to put the three together to create the incredible clubhead speeds they generate.\n\nOf course, it's impossible to give a real answer to your question, since I've not played with you and haven't seen you swing, but from the tone of your question, I would look at two things to start -\n\nFirst, when you're driving from a tee, the ball should be a little bit forward in your stance, and the clubhead should be level or starting on its upward arc when you strike the ball.  If the ball is back and the clubhead is still on its downward arc, you're going to lose a great deal of driving distance.\n\nSecond, you need to make sure that you hit *through* the ball and complete your swing.  If you are only swinging *to* the ball, you're going to be slowing down your swing before the clubhead reaches the ball, resulting in lost distance.  You need to take a full swing, and just let the ball get in the way.
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heres my two cents, if your hitting it out on the toe of the club, your more than likely topping the ball the other half of the time, 99 out of 100 your clubs are too short, inshort not allowing you to get back to the ball at impact, not that you cant play with shorter clubs, just makes it alittle harder to do it consistantly, go to your local repair shop, have them measure you for the length of golf clubs you should be playing with, i believe the standard length 5 iron is still 37 1/2", goes 1/2" increments from wedges to 1 iron, ie., 6 iron is 37, 7 iron is 36 1/2, you get the point, what they should do is measure you to get the length of club that is best for you, ask if they have a club you can go hit thats your length, go hit a small bucket, that should do the trick, if that helps your ball flight, you have a couple of options, 1 get the guy to put extensions in your clubs and cut to your length, should be about 5 or 6 bucks plus cost of grip, have him measure you for your proper grip size while your at it, just try doing your favorite clubs you use most often first, if that helps do the rest of your set, 2 reshaft your clubs, get ready to pull out your wallet here, can get pricey, then take the advise of the guy above and go thru the full blown fitting process and consider buying new clubs custom built to your golf game. length, shaft flex, lie, grip size, set make-up, if you go and do all this and your still hitting it out on the toe, take advantage of the free deal of the month thing on lessons, and thank god your not at the dam office, grip it and rip it.
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Have a habit of throwing Lambi Lambi in the air.\nThis is then first step towards your aim.