How do you hit a golf ball through a gap?
First, he says to look at your shot and pick the widest part of the gap to hit through. There’s no point in being a hero. Trying to thread the ball through a tight gap is more likely to result in still being stuck in the trees than getting out. Instead, make the safe play and punch into the fairway.
How do you hit the ball like a chip shot?
Address the ball like a chip shot. Keep your weight forward, hands ahead of the ball (shaft leaning forward), and position the ball further back in your stance. Your goal is to make contact with the ball first, and “trap” it. Clean contact is the most important part!
Why do some golfers hit a punch shot in the wind?
To lessen the effects of a strong wind on the golf ball in flight. If you are hitting into a headwind or strong crosswind, the golf ball will be more affected the higher it flies. So the golfer might choose to play a punch shot (to lower the trajectory of the ball flight) to negate some of the effect of that wind.
How to hit a low punch shot in golf?
Here are some keys to hitting a low punch shot that can get you out of trouble: You don’t have to hit the ball as hard as you think to advance it 30-60 yards, and running down the fairway. Making clean contact is the most important part.