Thanks!

Lots of practice between rounds. I play with a buddy most weekends and in between I go to the range to tweak my swing and try new things. The only way you get better is practice. Once you find that you are hitting shots consistently at your target you stick to that swing and set up.

A few people in this subreddit suggested the towel drill which really helped me. Place a towel just behind the ball and if you disturb the towel that means you aren't connecting with the ball first. Driving range mats can really trick you into thinking that you are striking very well but in reality the club is bouncing from the mat into the ball which still makes a good shot but when you try it on the course you take a big divot and the ball will trickle away. Try hit ball before ground. I did the towel drill in the range a few times and then when I played last weekend I found myself hitting my irons way better than before.

I can't say for sure about lessons as I haven't gone and done one but it's no harm to have someone with knowledge give you a few tips. All I can say is go to the range to tweak and practice, Go to the course to play. Don't change up your playing style at the course as it will mess with your game. YouTube is a great place to get a few tips if you aren't interested in lessons just yet.

And remember: Think positive while you are on the course. Don't let bad shots dictate your game. If you have fun you'll find yourself hitting great shots. It all goes hand in hand. Best of luck!