Youth Inc. Recommends: Five Resources for Techniques for Irons

Great iron play separates the solid from the spectacular. Whether you’re hitting into a tight green or trying to escape trouble with control, your irons are the clubs that demand precision, tempo, and confidence. 

These five resources offer top-tier instruction for players who want to strike their irons purer, hit more greens, and start thinking like the pros. From mechanical keys to feel-based adjustments, there’s something here for every learning style. 

Dustin Johnson’s Guide to Confident Iron Play

What it is: A Golf Digest piece featuring Dustin Johnson’s personal approach to iron play, including how he controls trajectory, tempo, and target zones. 

Why we like it: DJ keeps it simple. His emphasis on trust, balance, and tempo makes this a great guide for players who tend to overthink their swings.

Collin Morikawa’s Best Tips for Making Iron Play Your Strength 

What it is: A clean, structured breakdown of how Collin Morikawa developed one of the best iron games on tour — including grip, posture, and ball-striking habits. 

Why we like it: Morikawa is a master of consistency, and this guide shows how repeatable technique (not raw power) wins with irons. Great for juniors and accuracy-minded players. 

The Five Fundamentals of Iron Play

What it is: A classic-style article from Golf Tips Magazine laying out five must-know principles — like ball position, swing plane, and weight shift — for crisp contact. 

Why we like it: This is the fundamentals guide. Clear, digestible, and useful for both coaches and self-taught players who want to check their basics.

Improve Iron Play in Just Two Steps

What it is: A short, sharp article from GOLF.com featuring coach Ed Oldham’s two biggest tips to improve your strike — ball-first contact and focused intent. 

Why we like it: It’s efficient and actionable. For players who feel overwhelmed by swing thoughts, this gives just enough to focus without freezing up. 

How to Hit Irons Pure Using Wrist Mechanics

What it is: A deep dive from HackMotion into how proper wrist angles — particularly flexion and extension — can dramatically affect your iron contact and control. 

Why we like it: It’s a step beyond the basics. Great for players (or coaches) looking to refine an already decent swing by understanding what the hands and wrists are actually doing through impact.