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Best way to get yardage for your iron shots?
Posted on 4/12/16 at 4:34 pm
Posted on 4/12/16 at 4:34 pm
Stupid question I know, but I've always just kind of winged it on the course, playing 4, 5 times a year and just eyeballing it. I'm wanting to get into the game a little more, so what's the best way to accurately assess my yardage per club? Just figure it out on the range? Simply playing more? What's the best way?
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Posted on 4/12/16 at 4:49 pm to Smalls
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Just figure it out on the range?
Measure each shot with a tape measure. It's the only way to know.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 4:59 pm to Smalls
Definitely go to a driving range and start from the wedges and work your way up.
You'll get a feel for your yardage after a couple of trips.
How consistent are you with your shots? Once you are consistently making good contact you'll benefit more from going to the range.
You'll get a feel for your yardage after a couple of trips.
How consistent are you with your shots? Once you are consistently making good contact you'll benefit more from going to the range.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 5:28 pm to bayoutiger225
After thinking about it, I probably need to go to a golf shop and get a new set of clubs first, and then worry about my distances. I've been playing with a set a college buddy gave me years ago. Brand name? Bridges. 
Posted on 4/12/16 at 5:32 pm to Smalls
The absolute best way is to use a rangefinder when you play.
Going to the range is less accurate due to the fact range balls typically do not fly the same distances as balls you will use on the course.
You can get an idea by hitting on the range, but the range is mostly to work on your swing and check ball flight patterns rather than to gauge distances.
Going to the range is less accurate due to the fact range balls typically do not fly the same distances as balls you will use on the course.
You can get an idea by hitting on the range, but the range is mostly to work on your swing and check ball flight patterns rather than to gauge distances.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 5:53 pm to 0jersey
And range yardages are always somewhat off
Posted on 4/12/16 at 5:56 pm to Smalls
I need to know as well. I'm at the point now where I'm good enough for it to really matter. It's easy to figure out low irons from years of hitting around the 150 stick. Hit my pitching wedge 160-163. As I get higher, I start to really have to guess.
The range won't work. Balls are different, and I doubt the numbers are exact. Plus after 200 or so, it's hard to tell exactly how far a ball went in the air.
The range won't work. Balls are different, and I doubt the numbers are exact. Plus after 200 or so, it's hard to tell exactly how far a ball went in the air.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:16 pm to ReauxlTide222
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pitching wedge 160-163
How far can you hit your 3 wood?
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:19 pm to Smalls
I always gone with a variance of 10-15 yards per club. Once you sort of dial in a club you can work off that. I'm a weekend warrior so take it fwiw.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:22 pm to ReauxlTide222
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Hit my pitching wedge 160-163.
That's further than basically every pro
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:25 pm to ReauxlTide222
All good points. Sounds like on the course action is best, with range finder assistance.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:31 pm to ReauxlTide222
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Hit my pitching wedge 160-163.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:32 pm to Smalls
You're killing me.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:33 pm to Tiger1242
quote:Well, I probably hit a golf ball further than most pros. It wouldn't be surprising if you saw me, seeing as there MIGHT be 5 pros taller or longer than me.
That's further than basically every pro
I'm not sure how far I hit a 3 wood. I never use it because I hit my long irons more consistently.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:35 pm to Smalls
When I played a ton in college, I learned distances through repetition. Hit to a known distance enough and you'll start to learn.
I also learned distance on a 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 swing PW, SW and 60 deg. So depending on the conditions of the shot I might hit a full 60 deg or a half SW. You'd be amazed at how handy that info was.
Keep in mind I was playing 2-3 times a week plus practice and fairly consistent with shots. The precision required to go from 100-90 increses exponentially from 90-80 and then 80-below. If you ever really have the opportunity to put work in on your game it gives you an unbelievable appreciation for just how good pros are.
I also learned distance on a 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 swing PW, SW and 60 deg. So depending on the conditions of the shot I might hit a full 60 deg or a half SW. You'd be amazed at how handy that info was.
Keep in mind I was playing 2-3 times a week plus practice and fairly consistent with shots. The precision required to go from 100-90 increses exponentially from 90-80 and then 80-below. If you ever really have the opportunity to put work in on your game it gives you an unbelievable appreciation for just how good pros are.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:35 pm to Tiger Ryno
No way in hell you hit a wedge that far
Unless your clubs are de-lofted.
Unless your clubs are de-lofted.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:36 pm to Smalls
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:38 pm to ReauxlTide222
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Hit my pitching wedge 160-163
come on now. don't be that guy.
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As I get higher
ah, that explains it. you're out there blazing on the course.
you can probably throw a football over the mountains too. cant you?
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:39 pm to ChemE in the OP
Explain that chart to me please
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:41 pm to Tiger1242
Should be swing speed, yes?
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