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June 4, 1932
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Golf instructional piece on transitioning from wood to long iron shots, emphasizing punch blows, closer stance, and positional differences used by stars Armour, Sarazen, and Jones.
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The day of the wood through the fairway is becoming history. Long iron shots have supplanted the brassie and spoon shots. Hence a knowledge of the difference in the play is important. Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, are considered long irons.
The drive is a sweep where the clubhead is kept as close to the ground as possible before and after the ball is hit. The long iron is a punch, a direct downward blow.
Due to the shorter shafts in iron clubs, naturally one must stand closer to the ball. This makes the matter of direction easier.
When such stars as Armour, Sarazen and Jones address the ball, one can notice quite a bit of difference in the stances they take for wood and iron. For the drive, the ball will be played off the left foot. But for the long iron shots the ball is played off a point about midway between the feet. The stars also will take their position for iron play with the feet closer together and in open stance.
The day of the wood through the fairway is becoming history. Long iron shots have supplanted the brassie and spoon shots. Hence a knowledge of the difference in the play is important. Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, are considered long irons.
The drive is a sweep where the clubhead is kept as close to the ground as possible before and after the ball is hit. The long iron is a punch, a direct downward blow.
Due to the shorter shafts in iron clubs, naturally one must stand closer to the ball. This makes the matter of direction easier.
When such stars as Armour, Sarazen and Jones address the ball, one can notice quite a bit of difference in the stances they take for wood and iron. For the drive, the ball will be played off the left foot. But for the long iron shots the ball is played off a point about midway between the feet. The stars also will take their position for iron play with the feet closer together and in open stance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sports Instruction
Golf Guide
What keywords are associated?
Golf
Long Irons
Wood Shots
Stance
Drive
Fairway
What entities or persons were involved?
Armour
Sarazen
Jones
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Key Persons
Armour
Sarazen
Jones
Story Details
Differences in playing wood shots versus long irons in golf, including stance adjustments closer to the ball and off the midpoint between feet, as demonstrated by golf stars Armour, Sarazen, and Jones.