Iron Stinger: Low, Controlled Knockdown Shot for Windy Conditions
Take two extra clubs, choke down, swing three-quarters, and finish low with your chest over the ball to produce a penetrating knockdown shot that holds its line in the wind
Key Points
Club Selection Tip: Take two extra clubs than your normal choice for the distance.
Setup:
Choke down about 1 inch on the grip.Play a three-quarter swing for more control.Swing Mechanics:
Load the shaft on the backswing.Finish low — visualize stopping at the “bird branch” (parallel to the ground).Smooth tempo = fewer RPMs = lower flight.Chest Over Ball:
Focus on covering the ball with the chest.Drive the right shoulder down the target line to stay down and keep trajectory low.Why it works:
Helps eliminate high, spinning shots that balloon in the wind.Creates solid, penetrating ball flight that holds its line.Why it works:
Helps eliminate high, spinning shots that balloon in the wind.Creates solid, penetrating ball flight that holds its line.Purpose: Learn a reliable knockdown shot for windy conditions, especially on par 3s.