working out distances on knock down punch shots

[jusme]

I see it the opposite to you. Descriptions I'd copy, just tag them the other way round. In my language a punch shot would be the bigger distance shot fired under the wind, 2-3 clubs more than required.

A knockdown would be that of a closed(ish) face, lower trajectory than normal, but big spin to check and almost stop with little roll?

It's a funny old game isn't it.

Don't mind as much that you or others see it as the opposite. What I see more on forums are the two terms being used as if they are the same thing

 

[J5MBF]

Don't mind as much that you or others see it as the opposite. What I see more on forums are the two terms being used as if they are the same thing

Wasn't a dig if it read that way. I agree, they are not the same shot IMO, two different types.

 

[bobmac]

To control the ball into wind I....

Hold the club near the bottom of the grip
Ball in the centre of a narrow stance
Swing half way back and half way through GENTLY.
Use 2 extra clubs so a 6 iron for a normal 8 iron shot
3 extra when its blowing your hat off

 

[turkish]

To control the ball into wind I....

Hold the club near the bottom of the grip
Ball in the centre of a narrow stance
Swing half way back and half way through GENTLY.
Use 2 extra clubs so a 6 iron for a normal 8 iron shot
3 extra when its blowing your hat off

Apologies for my poor vocabulary but this was the shot I meant

PS I still don't think a punch shot is a high spinny one... neither does Looooook!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVHlJoSS9l4&list=PL2845430916F319FD&index=11

I'd say my follow through is shorter than his and I keep my hands lower throughout.

 

[patricks148]

Apologies for my poor vocabulary but this was the shot I meant

PS I still don't think a punch shot is a high spinny one... neither does Looooook!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVHlJoSS9l4&list=PL2845430916F319FD&index=11

I'd say my follow through is shorter than his and I keep my hands lower throughout.

no one mentioned high

 

[NWJocko]

I take everything back and just be thankful that I play on a course with trees and stuff away from the coast. No wonder I never do any good on real golf courses.

Like 36 hole opens on links courses you mean........

You're explanation is exactly how I do it, although tbh I tend not to do it from very far out and just hit a "normal" shot with a few clubs more.

Then miss the green, chip on and 3 putt usually :rofl: