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Fred Couples' 5 Iron Tips
Fred Couples shares timeless iron swing tips for crisp shots.
In brief
Fred Couples shares timeless iron swing tips for crisp shots. Fred Couples' five keys to iron accuracy improve approach shots and lower scores. Originally reported by Golf.
Fred Couples' smooth swing
Fred Couples has a swing that looks both beautiful and effortless, making him one of golf's smoothest swingers.
Timeless iron tips
GOLF.com highlights Fred Couples' five tips for hitting crisp iron shots from a 1998 GOLF Magazine article.
15 wins and green jacket
Fred Couples won 15 times on the PGA Tour and earned the green jacket during his career.
Iron accuracy key
Fred Couples' iron play helped him win multiple events including the Players Championship, Open Championship, and Ryder Cup.
Freedom of motion
Fred's swing focuses on freedom of motion, not forcing movements through impact to improve accuracy.
Rhythmic transition
Fred starts the downswing by moving hips and left leg diagonally right of the target line while dropping the right elbow.
Clubface rotation
Fred squares the clubface at impact by matching body rotation with clubface movement without forcing it.
Develop feel
Fred builds swing feel by hitting shots of different distances with the same club to improve consistency.
Pre-shot routine
Fred uses a pre-shot routine to focus on target visualization and swing confidence without mechanical instructions.
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Fred's iron tips work
Using Fred's five keys improves approach shots and lowers scores for recreational golfers.
Golf instruction series
GOLF.com's Timeless Tips series highlights advice from past GOLF Magazine issues for modern players.
Fred Couples' 5 keys
Fred Couples' five keys for iron accuracy include freedom of motion, rhythmic transition, clubface rotation, feel, and pre-shot routines.
What happens next
Golfers can apply Fred Couples' tips to improve their iron accuracy and lower scores in upcoming rounds.
Here's the gist
Fred Couples' five keys to iron accuracy improve approach shots and lower scores.
