Hybrids: One club, five shots – Long approaches
3. Long approaches |
This is all about the lie. If you’ve found the fairway, you need to maintain a smooth rhythm and use that sweeping motion to help you hit the target. If you’re in the rough, your approach needs to change slightly, particularly if it’s heavy, to help you get it out. In both scenarios, be confident the technology in your hybrid will help you get home with less effort than a long iron.
Trust the club |
Rough: get steep |
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A steep attack angle will help you get the ball out of the rough. Grip down, stand closer to the ball and pick the club up quickly with your thumbs pointing to the sky to achieve it. |
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There is no need to go hard at the ball from the fairway as that’s how inconsistency creeps in. A combination of the face material, graphite shaft and centre of gravity position will see the ball launch high and cover the distance before landing softly. |
