LONG IRONS Wide back and through

There are a number of reasons why amateurs fear the long irons. Chief among them is the anxiety that comes from looking down at such a small, straight clubface. When we don't feel confident with a club we tend to want to get the shot over quickly, forget to make a good turn and swing too fast. So, working back in reverse, to solve the problem we have to focus on creating a good turn, swinging the clubhead with a better rhythm, and trusting the clubhead to take care of the ball. With the long irons, my thoughts are centred on creating width with the right arm in the backswing and then releasing the right arm fully in the downswing. I like to think in terms of building momentum slowly (a sense of swinging in slow motion is great with these clubs) and let the clubhead collect the ball. That's a good mental key. Don't hit at the ball, simply let it get in the way of the clubhead as you unwind all the way to a full and balanced finish.