Hybrid golf clubs have become popular, with more than 1/3 of players surveyed in 2007 carrying at least one. Testing proves that hybrids are easier to hit farther and straighter than equivalent long irons. Hybrids can be used from difficult lies by swinging the club down and through and taking a divot as you would with an iron, or you can hit it for distance when hitting it off a good fairway lie or off the tee.
Step 1
Take your normal stance, then tilt your spine slightly to the right if you're a right-handed golfer. The tilt promotes hitting the ball more on the upswing.
Step 2
On the downswing, make sure your right elbow drops down and leads the hands through. Let the club head lag after the elbow and hands, as you would when cracking a whip, to build club-head speed at the impact point, which is a key to distance.
Step 3
Don't swing too hard. Swing as hard as you can without losing your balance so your club stays on the right path and hits the ball solid and square. Swing through the ball and finish with your hips squared to the target, still in balance.
Tips and Warnings
- A good swing tip for distance with a hybrid is to feel as though you're skipping the sole of the hybrid off the turf right at the ball, which promotes a sweeping action as you would with a fairway club.
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