3 Golf Iron Drills to Improve Accuracy and Contact

A long drive towards the green won’t matter if you can’t deliver consistent shots from the fairway in the fairway with consistent shots. So, how can you master your skills with your irons to lower your golf score? and lower your golf score in the process? With IMG Academy's How-To Become a Better Golfer videos, our world-class coaches focus on techniques designed to optimize your posture, rotation through the swing, and club control of the club.

3 Golf Drills To Improve Iron Shots

In this video, get a breakdown of three golf drills for hitting irons . Each drill is broken down to provide an overview of three specific golf exercises that help improve upper body positioning and increase center-face contact with the club:

1. Floatie Drill: This drill uses a swim floatie placed on the back arm to encourage a shorter, more controlled backswing. It helps maintain a square clubface at impact—leading to more accurate iron shots.
2. Towel Drill: By placing a towel under your arms, this drill promotes connection between your shoulders, chest, and arms. The result: a more synchronized swing path and improved direction toward your target.
3. Gate Drill: Using two tees set just wider than your clubhead, the Gate Drill trains a clean club path and consistent center-face contact—two critical elements for solid iron strikes.

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