Driver
What do we use to help hit “up” on our drivers?
What is a tee?
Can you use a tee for these clubs?
YES! Only on the tee box
Irons are for accuracy or power?
Accuracy
Why do wedge go less distance than Irons?
more loft
Which way should you tilt with a driver?
Away from the target, head behind the ball
Where would ball placement go for WOODS/HYBRIDS?
Slightly forward of center
How do you adjust your stance for a long iron vs a short iron?
For a longer iron, your stance may be wider and the ball more forward in stance. A shorter iron, you will have a narrower stance and ball in the middle
How do you control your distance with wedges?
Length of swing. Tempo remains same
How do we get optimal power through your legs?
By pushing off the ground
Which club goes farther, 3 hybrid or 3 wood?
3 wood. Less loft (15deg)
The higher number on the irons mean?
The ball flight will be higher and distance will be shorter
What part of our body should we not use when hitting wedges wedges?
Wrists
How do we hit a low drive?
Place the ball slightly more toward the center, and have your hands in the finish swing stop around your ribs
When would a Hybrid be better than an Iron?
Help get ball in the air. More spin. Easier to hit out of rough.
Why are low irons (3,4,5) typically harder to hit?
They have less loft and longer shafts
Where should I put the ball placement to make my chips go higher?
Toward the front of stance
The part of the body that should start to fire first to get maximum power?
What are the hips/legs
Why might you use a wood or hybrid off the tee versus a driver?
When accuracy is more important than distance. Ex: narrow fairways, creeks or hazards around
How do you hit a “PUNCH” shot with an iron?
Place the ball further back in stance and have a shorter follow through
The club path for chipping/ pitching should be _______
Out-to-in