How to hit hybrid clubs
Hitting a hybrid, which is a lot easier than trying to hit long irons, has now become a staple in just about everyone’s golf bag, and if it’s not, it should be.
“Hitting a hybrid is not much different than hitting a five- or a six-iron,” said Michael Paulson of GolfTEC Edmonton.
While a lot of people think they need to have a wide stance when hitting a hybrid, Paulson said: “Your stance should only be a little wider than it would normally be when you hit a five- or a six-iron.”
A wider stance usually leads to a sweeping swing and that’s not what you want. Instead, like when hitting a middle-iron club, you still want to be hitting down on the ball.
“It’s not like hitting your driver, where you are sweeping up onto the ball, which I think is a common mistake,” he said.
“You should almost envision taking a divot; again, like you would with a mid-iron.”
Second, while many amateurs put the ball too far forward in their stance when hitting a hybrid, Paulson said the ball position should be comparable to hitting a middle iron.
“Just slightly a little more forward than you would have it placed when, again, hitting a five- or a six-iron — just slightly ahead of the middle of your stance. Don’t allow the length of the club to change your setup.
“Strike down on it and let the technology of the club do the work.”
To watch Paulson’s golf tip, go to www.edmontonjournal.com/golf