Should irons be toe up at address?

Should I have the toe up at address with irons? Yes. When hitting irons, you should always address the golf ball with the toe of the club slightly up. This will ensure the clubhead arrives at the ball square at impact and will lead to better interaction with the turf, resulting in straighter shots.
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What angle should the golf club be at address?

It should be at a 45-degree angle to your torso [above]. If you achieve this position, you're keeping your hands the proper distance from your body. You're not picking the club up steeply. This is what it means to make a wide arc, and it promotes speed and consistent ball-striking.
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Where should a 7 iron be in your stance?

As a general rule of thumb to base your ball placement off of your 7 iron should always be placed in the center of your stance. Then, shorter clubs (everything from an 8 iron to pitching wedge) you want to play toward your back foot.
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Should I hover my irons?

Soling the club in such a lie can set off a chain reaction which could move the ball, incurring a penalty. By hovering the club, you not only eliminate that risk, you reduce the tendency to snag the clubface in the grass, both on the takeaway and on the way down to the ball.
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Where should golf clubs come up to?

Based on the average wrist-to-floor measurement and overall height, the standard length of golf clubs is anywhere between 34 and 35.5 inches.
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Should the toe be off the ground at set up



Are my irons too upright?

All you need is a marker. Draw a straight line on the back of the golf ball, and have it facing the clubhead. After you make impact the line will appear on the face. If it's pointing towards the toe, then your club is too upright.
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Does upright lie promote a draw?

The upright lie also promotes a left tilting spin axis, which leads to what's generally described as draw spin. An upright lie angle basically gives you a head start, but depending on the severity of the slice conditions the golfer generates, it certainly won't guarantee a draw.
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What happens if my lie angle is too upright?

When the lie angle is too upright, the tendency of most is to pull and hook the golf ball. This happens for two main reasons, the club face angle and the heel of the club hitting the ground first.
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Does 1 degree upright make a difference?

Yes it will make a difference, I play 2 degree upright and +1/2. If your hitting the ball left all the while (I am guessing your right handed) won't be to do with having the lye angle to flat.
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Why do I hit my irons off the toe?

The most common cause of hitting off the toe is releasing the club early, the wrists unhinging and the right arm straightening too soon on the downswing. Players who do that hit a lot of fat shots, so they learn to yank the club upward either by standing up or bending their left elbow.
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How do I know if my clubs are too short?

6 Signs Your Golf Clubs are Too Short
  1. You need to bend too much at the waist before swinging.
  2. You also have to bend your knees pre-swing.
  3. You keep hitting the ball with the golf club's heel.
  4. The swing path is in to out.
  5. The tempo is too quick.
  6. The ball tends to veer off to the right.
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How far should you hit a 7 iron?

Average 7 Iron Distances are following:

Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)
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How should my golf clubs fit my height?

Using the ratio of every 6" of height there should be a 1" change in length then there should be a 1 ½" difference between their 5-irons. For example, recommend 36.5" for the lady and 38" for the man (or 36.75" / 38.25").
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Should my golf club be touching the ground at the start of my swing?

Some golfers like to ground their club behind the ball before they swing. Others prefer to hover just off the ground. Personal preference can come into play here, but the determining factor should be how consistently you hit the ball. Fred Soobhany has found great success using the Peak Performance Golf Swing.
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Do pro golfers hover the club?

Instead they hover the club off the ground just behind the ball until they start their swing. Tour players who hover the club at address include Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, Jason Day, Matt Kuchar, Steve Stricker, Davis Love III, Jay Haas, Yani Tseng and Cristie Kerr.
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What happens if ball is too far forward in stance?

Ball position; it's one of the oldest fundamentals in golf. If it's too far forward, it may be causing you to hit thin or fat shots and miss shots to the left. If it's too far back, you could be hitting tops, chunks, and missing the ball to the right.
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