First thing first!  You have a set of clubs that you inherited from your Uncle and were old when he used them.  Chances are, they are too upright or too flat or in some way just don’t fit you!….You need to get clubs that fit you….If you are like me 5 ft 8… or so you can use clubs off the shelf to start, since golf clubs are generally made for average height players..if you are way taller or shorter you need to get someone to help you find some clubs that fit you!

There are lots of references available, but the rule of thumb is that the bottom of the club should rest flat on the ground when it is placed behind the ball.  I prefer the toe of the club to be a bit off the ground and i would use that as a standard..flat to toe slightly off the ground..never with heel off the ground!

Now if you have your clubs or at least your eight iron that seems to fit you, you can begin the process of learning to play your “best golf”

Next?…how far should I be able to hit an eight iron?