Your 7-iron just went 155 yards. You pull the 5-iron, make what feels like a better swing, and watch it land at 158 yards.

Hitting your long irons pure on a consistent basis is a challenge for most recreational golfers. Sure, they may catch one solid a couple of times per round, but sprinkled in there are chunks and thins ...

With so much choice out there, selecting the right set of irons for you is a difficult task. What type of head should you choose? What about the loft and lie angle? Should I go for steel or graphite ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. If you want to make birdies, you’ve got to be able to hit quality shots with your irons.