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Short Game · Strategy

Use hybrid safely from rough

From a rough lie with a cushion behind the ball and little green to work with, the instructor says the super-safe hybrid option can still be useful. The sole and design help it get through the rough, but the player must hit it a little harder than normal and accept being on the green with a two-putt.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 14:49

Try it

  1. Use the hybrid.
  2. Hit a little bit harder than normal.
  3. Use a putting grip.

Why this context matters

The instructor does not particularly advise it as best, but presents it as a safe get-on-the-green option.