Chipping off the Fringe with your Hybrid

🏌️‍♂️ CHIPPING OFF THE FRINGE WITH A HYBRID CLUB

✅ When to Use This Shot:

• You're just off the green on tight grass or fringe

• There’s no need to fly the ball high

• You want the ball to pop over the fringe and roll like a putt

🎯 Basic Setup & Technique

1. Use your putting grip

   • Grip your hybrid just like you would a putter — it promotes a more controlled, pendulum-style motion.

2. Stand tall with a narrow stance

   • Feet close together, ball slightly back of center.

3. Lean shaft forward slightly

   • Helps deloft the hybrid and get clean contact.

4. Quiet hands – pendulum motion

   • Rock the shoulders, just like a putt. No wrist action.

5. Focus on the bottom of the ball

   • Aim to just brush the grass — don’t dig.

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🧪 Key Tips for Success

Practice your distance control — hybrids send the ball farther than you think.

• Choose a landing spot on the green and visualize the rollout like a putt.

• Keep your head still and listen for contact instead of looking early.

• If you tend to hit it too hard, try a 7-wood or higher-lofted hybrid.

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🏌️‍♀️ DRILL #1 – Towel Landing Zone

• Place a towel just past the fringe on the green.

• Try to land your hybrid chip on the towel, then let it roll out.

• This teaches touch and trajectory control.

🏌️‍♀️ DRILL #2 – Fringe Line Challenge

• Line up 5–6 balls just off the green.

• Use the same technique for each one, trying to get them within a 3-foot circle.

• Focus on tempo and consistent rollout distance.

⛳️ Bonus Tip: Use this shot on tight lies instead of risking a chunked wedge. It’s perfect when there's little green to work with, and the fringe is too sticky for putting.