Punch out under trees

[rchang72]

I am making the switch to hybrids for 2-4 (dumping the 3 wood, which I never hit all that well). But one of the problems I can forsee is doing punch shots. Usually I would use my 4 iron to punch out. But wondering if that is possible with hybrids, the whole idea about them is to get the ball up easier.

Second question is how to set up for one that you want to curve around a tree. I try to figure it out from the D-plane articles, but just get a headache.

 

[grs]

Yeah I have the same issue especially if I am trying to cut the ball I can keep it low with a 5 iron when drawing it, but if I cut it I have nothing in my bag to keep it low, but the advantage of having 2 hybrids in my bag far outweighs the problems caused by me hitting 3 and 4 irons

 

[puttmad]

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Second question is how to set up for one that you want to curve around a tree. I try to figure it out from the D-plane articles, but just get a headache.

Basically all you need to remember in this instance is that the ball will set off 80% in favour of where the clubface is aiming...which basically means the closer you are to the tree the more likely you are to hit it, if the face is aimed right at it....so you need to adjust slightly...

 

[ggsjpc]

I am making the switch to hybrids for 2-4 (dumping the 3 wood, which I never hit all that well). But one of the problems I can forsee is doing punch shots. Usually I would use my 4 iron to punch out. But wondering if that is possible with hybrids, the whole idea about them is to get the ball up easier.

Second question is how to set up for one that you want to curve around a tree. I try to figure it out from the D-plane articles, but just get a headache.

You should be able to hit a five iron low enough to get under a tree.

To curve around tree:

For a fade around tree:

aim face left of tree, set up left of where face is pointed. Goal is to hit the ball with face pointed left of tree and direction of swing more left than where the face was pointed to make it curve right.

reverse above to draw.

 

[rchang72]

Basically all you need to remember in this instance is that the ball will set off 80% in favour of where the clubface is aiming...which basically means the closer you are to the tree the more likely you are to hit it, if the face is aimed right at it....so you need to adjust slightly...

I actually hit so many trees when aiming away I started to aim at the tree and then miss it!

 

[rogerdodger]

A hybrid is easier to punch out from trees. My key, deliberately hit it thin, top half of ball. It comes out low and running. If you punch down on it, it will go too high. I hit mine like in a fairway bunker and get good results. Intentional curves do need an iron.

 

[Shot Limit]

I use a 2 iron hybrid 15* to punch out under trees. It works great for me and so far it's been a good investment.

 

[puttmad]

I actually hit so many trees when aiming away I started to aim at the tree and then miss it!

LOL Think you may have path errors....

 

[Shot Limit]

LOL Think you may have path errors....

His golf balls have squirrel DNA. I have a couple of those in my bag.

 

[TROYNYGOLFER]

Ditto

I am making the switch to hybrids for 2-4 (dumping the 3 wood, which I never hit all that well). But one of the problems I can forsee is doing punch shots. Usually I would use my 4 iron to punch out. But wondering if that is possible with hybrids, the whole idea about them is to get the ball up easier.

Second question is how to set up for one that you want to curve around a tree. I try to figure it out from the D-plane articles, but just get a headache.

That is the reason I kept the 4 iron, and only went to the 2 and 3 hybrid. I am now working on improving my swing so the 4 iron is functional and I have fewer tree issues to deal with in the first place.

 

[TROYNYGOLFER]

Or.....

I am making the switch to hybrids for 2-4 (dumping the 3 wood, which I never hit all that well). But one of the problems I can forsee is doing punch shots. Usually I would use my 4 iron to punch out. But wondering if that is possible with hybrids, the whole idea about them is to get the ball up easier.

Second question is how to set up for one that you want to curve around a tree. I try to figure it out from the D-plane articles, but just get a headache.

...there is one club you may not have yet experimented with. It is a very unusual golf club, but it has some INCREDIBLE characteristics for getting out of tree trouble. I highly recommend the 460 Rancher:
HUSQVARNA 460 Rancher - Chainsaws

 

[ggsjpc]

I think might go into the "buy this club to get out of trees" business.

I've yet to go into a shop and have someone tell me this set is 4-pw with a punch out club they put a 3 on. I hear this way too much,

 

[adamscot89]

If you want to punch the ball under a tree you have to learn how to manipulate your angle of attack.

You still want to hit the ball solid so that you can learn to control distance, and often times you have to hit the ball under a tree AND over an obstacle (as you can tell I have spent a lot of time in different tree infected situations).

You want to keep your hands in front of the club to deloft it and try to zero out your attack angle as much as possible. This means that in the rough you have to slide the club through the grass to the ball as oppose to hitting down on the ball trying to avoid the grass behind the ball. This is where the hosel design of the hybrid should actually help you, you just have to learn how to use it correctly, while I wouldn't suggest hitting in the trees more often to practice, it definitely takes some practice to master.

P.S. Thanks to Brian trees rarely affect my rounds anymore

 

[rchang72]

Adam has got my dilemna. I keep wanting to punch under a number of trees. Which is probably a stupid thing to do most of the time. I can use the 5 iron, but not for keeping it low for more than 20 yds or so.

 

[softconsult]

Punching out under trees is only a stupid thing to do if you don't have that shot. Percentage of success obviously can vary. Had one a few weeks ago.
Had to go under some limbs, and then over some moderate height trees to get it back to the fairway. Perfect knockdown shot with a choked down 5 iron that went about 160 to center of fairway leaving lob wedge into the green.

My playing partner didn't understand how I pulled off that shot. I told him I have known that shot for a long time. Percentage on that particular one, 2 out of 10. The performer is the same guy that pushed it over in the trees in the first place.