chrisd
Major Champion
I've never tried it but I think I'll give it a try - thanks!
Agree it’s whatever works for the individual, the biggest difference for me on this shot would be ground conditions, as gary put, hybrid can be a better option when the ground is very wet, the 9 iron you risk digging in, using the hybrid reduces that happening to virtually nil.From that distance from the green I’d use my 9 iron with a putting action, just goes to show there are many ways to tackle this type of shot, do whatever works for you.
I did try it a few times in a group lesson with a pro, but I found it very awkward to line up correctly. The shaft is just too long and when I choke down on it, that changes the lie angle and I don't feel I have much control over the strike. I normally take my 7 or even my 6 iron and deloft that a bit when I want a chip to just hop over a tiny bit of fringe and then roll out like a putt.
it may be slightly easier for me to play this shot as i have hybrids of 24 and 27 degrees.
i can imagine those using 18 or 20 degrees will find it shooting out a bit hot.
played a few beauties this evening.
ideal shot if you are on the fairway just short of the green. a good lie is preferable.
i used to be someone who would try and fly everything to the pin, have no problem hitting flop shots but have been trying to take the sensible option more often that not these days.
It’s only something i do when the ball is buried in beside the green side rough.
Another shot I was taught was the thinned wedge putt. If your on the fringe of the green but with a wall of grass behind the ball. Just thin putt it with your lob wedge. Like grass wasn’t even there.
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Another shot I was taught was the thinned wedge putt. If your on the fringe of the green but with a wall of grass behind the ball. Just thin putt it with your lob wedge. Like grass wasn’t even there.