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Are Your Irons Misbehaving? The Overlooked Setup Mistake that’s Holding You Back

Struggling with your irons? Karen Palacios-Jansen from CardioGolf.com explains how incorrect setup can alter your lie angle, leading to inconsistent shots. Learn her simple DIY test to check your lie angle and improve your iron play.

If you’re a golfer who stripes your driver and fairway woods but struggles to hit your irons solidly, you’re not alone. Many players unknowingly set up their irons incorrectly, altering the club’s lie angle—a crucial factor in ball-striking consistency.

Unlike tee shots, where the ball is elevated, iron shots require precise turf interaction. If the club isn’t sitting correctly at address, you might be making compensations mid-swing, leading to mishits, inconsistent distances, and even poor shot direction.

Simple DIY Test: Is Your Lie Angle Correct?

The Overlooked Setup Mistake with Irons That's Holding You Back
The Overlooked Setup Mistake with Irons That's Holding You Back

Why Lie Angle Matters in Your Irons

Each club is designed with a specific lie angle that ensures clean contact with the turf. However, many golfers unknowingly change this by setting up with the club too upright—meaning the toe of the club is off the ground while the heel is pressed down. This
can lead to shots that miss left (for right-handed golfers) or a lack of clean compression at impact.

A driver or fairway wood doesn’t require the same turf interaction since the ball is teed up, making lie angle less of a concern. But with irons, if the lie angle is off, your shots will suffer.

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