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PGA Golf Coach Kellie Stenzel shares a simple but effective tip for getting the most out of your hybrids. The key is treating them like irons when it comes to ball position — and it could stop you hitting those frustrating fat shots. This short, sharp tip is well worth a watch before your next round.
Kellie Stenzel – From the Fairway
Ball position is one of the most overlooked fundamentals in golf, especially when it comes to hybrids. Kellie Stenzel explains that despite their larger look, hybrids should be set up like irons — with the club centred in your stance and the ball only very slightly forward of centre. Get this wrong and fat contact becomes almost inevitable.
Key Takeaways
Think iron, not driverHybrids may look bigger, but their ball position should mirror that of your irons, not your fairway woods or driver.
Think iron, not driverHybrids may look bigger, but their ball position should mirror that of your irons, not your fairway woods or driver.
Centre the club, not the ballThe club head should occupy the middle of your stance, which naturally places the ball just fractionally forward of centre.
Avoid the fat shot trapPositioning the ball too far forward with a hybrid makes it very easy to strike the ground before the ball — keeping it central eliminates this common mistake.
Next time you practise with your hybrids, focus on centring the club in your stance rather than chasing a forward ball position. This tip suits golfers of all levels, but those still building confidence with hybrids will find it particularly helpful.
