A 7 iron is not the most difficult club in the bag to hit, but you must have the proper fundamentals in place if you are going to hit this shot properly.

In our guide on how to hit a 7 iron, you will have to check all areas of the swing and experiment with the one that you have in your golf set.

Not all 7 irons will have the same loft or offset, and therefore it is essential to adjust as needed for your own game.

However, these steps can help any golfer ensure that they have the basics of hitting with this club.

Tips for Hitting A 7 Iron

Step 1: Proper Grip and Setup

The most important part of hitting any golf shot is ensuring a stable base to hit from.

With the 7 iron, the setup and grip are relatively simple and can really be used as a standard for all of the other shots in your game.

For a 7 iron shot, you will want to have your feet about shoulder-width apart.

When they are this far apart, expect to get a good amount of stability without feeling as though you will lose control or balance in your swing.

The hips, feel, and shoulder line should all be square to the target when trying to hit a straight shot.

In addition, the grip should be neutral with the left hand and right hand in a neutral and centered position.

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The ball position should be in the middle of your stance.

Many golfers will choose to use a stronger grip for the driver because it will help eliminate a slice, but for the most part, golfers that are hitting a 7 iron shot should not be worried about the side spin quite as much as you need to worry with the driver in your hands.

Step 2: Start The Swing

lining up shot with 7 iron
The takeaway is the next part of the golf swing.

When you have the 7 iron in your hand, you will want to ensure that your takeaway starts with a slight turn back of the hips while the club starts to rotate towards that position where it is parallel to the ground.

When you get the club to about hip level, you should see that the iron shaft is parallel to the ground, and the toe of the iron head is pointing towards the sky.

At this point, some of your weight should have also transferred back to your right side (for a right-handed player).

The takeaway can help ensure that your golf swing ends up fitting into position and that you are right on track throughout the entire process.

Essentially starting the swing properly will help the impact position be better.

Step 3: Complete Back Swing

The top of the backswing with your seven iron is very important. This is where the club will need to be parallel to the ground, and you should be in a very stable and balanced position.

In addition, you will notice that the club will be pointing straight down the line, and there will be no angle to the left or right of the target.

At the top of the backswing, golfers should also notice that their hips and shoulders have rotated, and it is not simply just the hands and wrists that brought the club to the top of the swing.

Step 4: Impact Position & Divot

The impact position with a seven iron will have the hands slightly forward and a little bit of a forward lean in the golf shaft.

Golfers will need to make sure that weight transfers towards the front foot and that the clubface is square.

With a 7 iron, you will need to ensure that you hit down and through the ball and take a slight divot.

The divot helps ensure that the golf ball gets some excellent ball flight and the spin that it needs to stop on the green.

Never try to lift a 7 iron golf shot up into the air, instead of swing down and through and watch it fly high.

Step 5: High and Complete Finish

Last but certainly not least, you will need to ensure that you swing through to a high and complete finish in your swing.

This will involve a transfer of weight to the left side and a full rotation of the body. Having your body facing your target completely is exactly where you will want it to be.

You should have your hands finished up high by your ear, and the club should be completely released and rotated.

Your grip pressure should also not be too firm, causing you to feel like your hands controlled the entire shot.

The finish position being correct is a good sign that the fundamentals of the swing were also correct. Once you get it right, it can be so addicting.