When the ball is sitting down in the rough or against the collar when you are around the putting surface, using your hybrid is a good decision!
Why a hybrid is a great choice
- The flat-bottomed sole will not get stuck in the grass like your putter or irons.
- There is plenty of loft to get the ball in the air to get the ball rolling on line.
- The ball comes off the club face fairly fast so you can use a smaller swing reducing the margin for error that you can get with a bigger swing.
Here’s how to set up with your hybrid around the green
- Take a narrow stance and stand closer to the ball like a normal chip set up.
- The ball position should be off the trail foot (away from the target).
- Your weight or pressure should be on the lead foot (toward the target).
- The grip should be a little forward of the club head.
The Stroke: Just like your putting motion
- A small relaxed putting motion will do the trick, no need to try and help the ball up in the air.
- The club head will not go above your knees.
- Hold your finish in good balance for better contact and distance control!
By following these steps you can take what can be a very difficult troublesome shot and make it easy by using your hybrid.
