Gapping For LOWER SCORES!
Gapping For LOWER SCORES!
Your Golf Club Set Makeup REALLY Matters…
My really smart club fitting friend John Schiavone (Rocket Science Golf in New York City) shared a valuable new Golf Digest article. It’s titled “The Harsh Truth about 5 Irons” – and I believe it is a must read for all of you – HERE IS THE LINK.
A 5-yard distance gap between 5 irons and 7 irons is a little hard to believe – or IS IT? The more I think about it – for slower swingers – not at all. Especially when I remember a little rule that Tom Wishon talked about – what he has called the 24 – 38 Iron Rule. Simply stated – irons that have a loft of 24 degrees or less, or a length of 38 inches or longer, can be difficult many golfers to hit well.
Here are some additional comments related to the Golf Digest article that I think can help you…
- Rather than exact quotes here are some great ideas in the article. Think of each of the golf clubs in your bag as having a specific role for your game. What is the longest iron in your bag that has a playable ball flight? Do you have at least two clubs in your bag that are serving the same purpose?
- If at all possible, know the distances that you hit the different clubs in your bag – especially the “longer” irons. And are there any of your longer irons that you really struggle to hit well and consistently?
- Finally, if there are clubs in your bag that you struggle with, consider replacing them with clubs like hybrid irons or high lofted fairway woods that give you the distances you need and are easier to hit.
My Bag? Well, I used to be able to hit 6 irons well, but in the past few years the highest iron in my bag has been a 7 iron (31 degree loft). Then I play a 6 hybrid, 9 wood, and 7 wood – ALL wonderful clubs for me that provide good distance gaps (about 10 yards) and are easy to hit when I create a good swing.
You do not have to let the “Harsh Truth” – as Golf Digest calls it – keep you from playing Great Golf!
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