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   Question    posted to Golf Instructors on 05/18/09 10:20 PM, Yonkers, NY 10701
I'm 56 and have been playing golf for over 40 years.  I can hit a wood well but can not close the face consistently with my irons.  I need help
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   Answered By     Westchester Golf Range, 05/18/09 10:40 PM
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I am not sure what happened there BUT At address both the fairway wood and the iron are square, perpendicular to the intended line of flight.  The reason the wood is square at impact, while the iron is not, is usually because the wood's face never opens or the length of the iron effects the face to be open at impact by either movement of your body or hands.   Regardless my recommendation is the keep the face of the club still (square) on both irons and woods.  Check the angle of the iron on the backswing, is it straight up?  I prefer it being 45-70 degrees versus 90 degrees or straight up.  Then make a conscious effort at keeping the clubhead square as long as possible though impact.

 

In short, if the door is closed (square) in the beginning, don't open it on the way back.  Then it will be closed (square) when you return.

Best of Luck with your golf swing

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