Monday, October 11, 2010

Mondays with Mike Bricker - The Difference Between Irons and Drivers

In the first golf tip featured on the new Pruneridge Golf Club Blog, head teaching professional Mike Bricker shows us the difference between hitting an iron and a driver.

Do you find yourself unable to consistently hit a solid iron shot? It may not be a problem with your arms or hands. Mike shows us that the key to hitting the ball flush - not hitting it fat or topping the ball - has to do with ball placement and weight distribution. He stresses the importance of keeping your weight on your front leg through the swing.

However, this theory is reversed when hitting a driver or wood. Mike shows us a drill to practice keeping the majority of your weight back to achieve lift and greater distance when teeing up the driver.

Watch the video below, and use the comments section to give feedback on the video or ask the staff any questions. Also, stay tuned for more video lessons and golf tips from the professionals here at Pruneridge Golf Club. Good luck!

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