In this guide to playing hybrid golf clubs, Golf Sidekick breaks down how to properly set up and hit hybrids for maximum consistency. He clarifies the debate between sweeping versus hitting down on the ball, demonstrating why treating a hybrid like an iron creates better contact and effortless distance.
Position the golf ball slightly forward of center in your stance, similar to a mid-iron setup.
Hit down on the ball with a descending angle of attack rather than trying to sweep or scoop it into the air.
Trust the design, sole wide weight distribution, and loft of the hybrid club to create high launch automatically.
Use hybrids to replace hard-to-hit long irons (3-iron, 4-iron, 5-iron) for greater forgiveness.
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