WHEN TO USE IT
Your ball is caught between the rough and apron, or between the apron and the green—tough situations for both wedge and putter.
On the apron, with plenty of room between you and the pin. From a collection area, or over any mound between you and the pin.
WHICH ONE?
Use your highest-lofted hybrid club to loft the ball over longer grass around the green, and to create more forward roll once it lands.
WHY IT WORKS
Putting from off the green—even from long distances—is a much better option than chipping the ball. The problem is, no one putts well from long distance because it’s difficult to convince your mind to putt as hard as you need to. The extra weight and longer shaft length of a hybrid allow you to make a smooth, short stroke and still create a lot of distance. The rounded sole should calm any fears you may have about hitting the shot fat or thin.
PUT THE CLUB TO WORK
The chip-putt with a hybrid is powered mostly by your shoulders, with just a little wrist hinge and a touch of forward knee movement.
Even from distances as far as 100 feet, a hybrid gives you plenty of club to roll the ball close, so concentrate on making your normal putting stroke. (Yes, practice is recommended to develop distance control and touch.)
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