 | Don Farquhar is Head Golf Professional at Rolling Hills CC, a position he has held since 1988. Don has earned several distinctive awards: 1991 South Central Section Golf Professional of the Year, 1994 South Central Section Merchandiser of the Year, 2003 & 2004 South Central Teacher of the Year and 7 Time Kansas Chapter PGA Teacher of the Year. Don has competed in 5 National Club Professional Championships and qualified for the USGA Public Links Championship. Don is also a member of the Titlist Custom Fitting Staff. Don may be contacted Rolling Hills Country Club Pro Shop, (316) 722-1181, 223 Westlink Drive, Wichita, KS 67209, or by e-mail at dafarquhar@pga.com. |
Golf
2002-12-01 10:08:00
High loft woods vs. irons
Don Farquhar
Question: Should the average player be using long irons as they have done for so long, or should they switch to more lofted fairway woods? Answer: Hitting long irons is more difficult than ever because the manufacturers have taken loft off of these clubs in an effort to have the player believe that they are hitting it farther with their clubs. Long irons are difficult for most players to hit because they require a lot of clubhead speed to properly launch the ball. Most players don't possess this speed.More lofted fairway woods such as 5, 7, 9, and even 11 woods are becoming more popular because they are easier to hit, not because they travel farther. These clubs don't require the high clubhead speed of long irons and because of the design they will hit the ball higher and softer. The design of these clubs make them fun to hit.If you are having trouble with your 2, 3, 4, and 5 irons you might consider switching to fairway woods and watch your scores come down.
