While hybrids and high-lofted irons have become increasingly popular, the ability to hit great mid and long irons is still a necessary skill. Your longest iron should still be able to launch high ...

You know that sound. A ball hits green with authority, bites hard and then spins back toward the flag like it's being pulled ...

If you're anything like me, hitting long irons can be a struggle. Sure, there are times when I catch one on the screws and send the ball soaring toward the green, but that's more of the exception than ...

Hitting your long irons pure on a consistent basis is a challenge for most recreational golfers. Sure, they may catch one solid a couple of times per round, but sprinkled in there are chunks and thins ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. If you want to make more birdies, you’ve got to hit it close with your short irons ...

The golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every shot and differences in trajectory (peak height and descent ...