| One of the most common problems those new | | | | They have a generous amount of loft, and a |
| to playing the golf game have is lack of distance | | | | shorter shaft length. Practice hitting these well and |
| off the tee. I mean, the ball barely makes two | | | | confidently, then work on the longer irons and |
| hundred yards off the tee, which means it leaves | | | | three wood, rather than the driver. Concentrate |
| a lot of golf to play to make the green for a par. | | | | on hitting down on the short iron shots, and this |
| Golf is such a struggle when you can not hit the | | | | will ensure you hit the ball before the ground. |
| ball a sufficient distance off the tee to give | | | | The driver and long irons need a different |
| yourself a chance of a decent score for each | | | | approach and philosophy to play them well. With |
| hole. | | | | these clubs you need a longer and slower swing, |
| Frustration creeps in and it is easy to lose | | | | relying on the loft of the club to make the ball |
| motivation at this point. You often find that | | | | travel longer distances. It is difficult to adjust to |
| beginners can hit the short irons a good distance | | | | playing these clubs well when you are new to the |
| but the long irons and the woods not very far. | | | | game. |
| Why is this? | | | | It takes time and practice to be successful with |
| Well, it is to do with confidence in the club you | | | | the driver, but you will get better if you practice |
| are playing. Short irons are easy to play well. | | | | playing it often enough. |