Real Talk on How Far Should an 8 Iron Go
If you've ever stood over a ball on the fairway wondering exactly how far should an 8 iron go, you aren't alone. It's one of those questions that every golfer—from the guy who spends his weekends grinding at the range to the casual Sunday player—asks at some point. The truth is, there isn't one "perfect" number that applies to everyone, despite what the pros on TV might make you think. You see Rory McIlroy or Brooks Koepka fly an 8 iron 185 yards and think, "Wait, why am I struggling to clear the 140 marker?" ...