Much has been discussed about the benefits of hitting up on a driver, but very little has been made about hitting up on irons or hybrids. The reason being, most irons and hybrids are hit off the ground, therefore they must be hit with a descending blow. Par three's, however are a different story. Any ball that is teed up can be hit on the way up and it may be an easier way for some players to hit a high, soft fade with a hybrid or a 3 iron on a long par three rather than hitting down.
I have found that most players that draw the ball have a very difficult time getting to right pins on par threes. Playing the ball more forward (sometimes way forward) allows them to catch the ball later in the swing, on the way up (and left) with a squarish clubface rather than swinging down on a hybrid, aiming way left with what feels like a wide open face and a swiping motion. The result, for some, is a higher softer (and sometimes longer) long iron or hybrid on a difficult par three.
Just food for thought...
I have found that most players that draw the ball have a very difficult time getting to right pins on par threes. Playing the ball more forward (sometimes way forward) allows them to catch the ball later in the swing, on the way up (and left) with a squarish clubface rather than swinging down on a hybrid, aiming way left with what feels like a wide open face and a swiping motion. The result, for some, is a higher softer (and sometimes longer) long iron or hybrid on a difficult par three.
Just food for thought...
