| When to use the 9-Iron | | | | One might actually wonder if they even need a 9-iron |
| Almost all golfers will get an entire set of golf clubs | | | | as part of their golfing set. After all, they will start |
| when they are beginning to golf. They may not | | | | out putting with a putting wedge. Then they will |
| know what each iron is for, but they still purchase a | | | | probably use a 4-iron or 5-iron for elevation and |
| complete set of clubs so they have the correct golf | | | | distance. Unless your game consists of many-par |
| iron when they need it. Playing golf is more than just | | | | holes, you should be pretty close to the greens after |
| hitting the golf ball with the first club you happen to | | | | your second or third shot (with your 4-iron or 5-iron). |
| have. | | | | From there you may choose to just chip the ball in |
| Many people that have never played golf have the | | | | with one of your wedge clubs (I prefer a chipping |
| mistaken idea that playing golf is just hitting a ball into | | | | wedge). Where the 9-iron comes in handy is if you |
| a hole and don't understand the challenge, skill and | | | | are around 100 yards or less from the hole and want |
| fun involved in playing golf. Golf irons can easily be | | | | to try chipping the ball in. |
| compared to baseball bats. Experienced baseball | | | | With the right shooting strategy, (placing the ball |
| players will use different bats depending on their | | | | behind your stance may work) you can chip the ball |
| swing, how far they want the ball to travel or their | | | | right up to the hole without having to worry about it |
| own individual strength. | | | | flying past the hole. You get the elevation you need |
| Most golfers will use all of their clubs or irons at one | | | | without too much distance. Another instance where |
| time or another, although some are more personal | | | | the 9-iron hole is great is on golf courses that have |
| favorites than others are. The 9-iron is one golf club | | | | 3-par holes. With any other iron, your ball is going to |
| that is not used very often, but it is used in certain | | | | travel much farther than you want it too. |
| circumstances. We all know that the higher the iron | | | | However, with the 9-iron, you can make a nice shot |
| size, the further the club will hit the ball-except for | | | | with a lot of elevation and, hopefully, get it right next |
| the 8 or 9-iron, which is used for shorter distances. | | | | to the hole, possible getting it in the hole. If not, you |
| The head of the 9-iron is angled high so you will not | | | | have your third shot to place the ball in the hole, |
| get as much loft as you would get with a wedge | | | | since your 9-iron has successfully got the ball close. If |
| club, such as a chipping wedge, sand wedge or lofting | | | | you find yourself in situations such as this, always |
| wedge. You also will not want to use the 9-iron if | | | | keep a 9-iron on hand. |
| you are further than 140 yards from the green. | | | | |