Golf Swing Instructions and Tips - Iron Shots Part 2

Getting the ball close to the hole is mission critical task when a shot is being taken from close enough to the green by use an iron.

Iron Shot Tip 2. When a shot is being taken from close enough to the green to use an iron, getting the ball close to the hole is a reasonable objective. So, be very precise about grip and stance. To help with alignment, which can sometimes be difficult when looking at a distant target, follow this procedure:

a. Stand several feet behind the ball, with the ball positioned precisely between you and the target.

b. Pick a mark in the grass anywhere from a few inches to a few feet in front of the ball and along the target line. The mark might be an old divot, a leaf, or a discolored blade of grass but you can't place anything down in the grass as a marker; it has to already be there. Use this mark to align your clubhead and then your feet as you take your stance.

c. Once having take a stance, don't second guess yourself if the aim doesn't look exactly correct when taking a final look at the target. Trust the procedure, maintain your  alignment with the mark in the grass, and swing away. With repeated good results, confidence in your calculated alignment will build.