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Keep your club on plane and hit better irons with this simple trick

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dr. Alison Curdt has a simple drill that will help you easily keep the club on plane throughout the swing.

By: Dr. Alison Curdt, with Zephyr Melton

May 30, 2026

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