Golf Tips : Iron vs. Driver

There are many differences between golf irons and drivers, as one is meant to be hit off of a tee, and the other is meant to be hit on the ground. Learn about the design of golf clubs with help from a director of instruction at a golf school in this free video on irons versus the driver.

Expert: Conan Elliott
Contact: www.teacherofchampions.com
Bio: Conan Elliott has been the director of instruction at Camas Meadows Golf Club since January 2004. He has been teaching for more than 30 years, and truly is a "teacher of champions."
Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson

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• golf slice
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• golf balls
• golf clubs

[armanoftheusofcs]

i like how at 3:04 he says the ball placement is in the middle but at 3:09 he moves the ball close to the left foot... hypocrite....

[Superddrdan]

@Ramdizzle86 he says takes turf out afterwards

[Ramdizzle86]

I don't think any iron is designed to take divots before the ball - 1:15

[mikepownzall]

@mattrocks9987 Big advantages having the club on the left heel ( for right handed players) can result in huge gains in yardage and accuracy....trust me just do it

[mattrocks9987]

I've been wondering about the difference for some time now, thanks for shedding some light on the subject.

I've always thought that you hit the driver and the iron on the down swing to result in a backswing and a longer shot. What are the advantages of hitting the driver on the upswing as apposed to on the down swing?

Matt