Build a strike you can trust

Ayaka Furue of Japan plays a shot during a practice round prior to the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. Like the pros, remember a compact backswing makes it easier to control the strike. — AFP

IF you want to improve your technique, your irons are the best place to start. A swing that delivers a clean, downward strike off the turf is a swing you can trust for almost any shot on the course.

Here’s a straightforward way to sharpen your strike, tighten your dispersion and hit more predictable approach shots.