How to Use Your Brand New Hybrid

The hybrid club: an ingenious combination of a long iron and a fairway wood.  There’s a lot of talk about the new hybrids and how they can do “everything”. A lot of hype has been created around these clubs, but if history has taught us anything – hype usually comes about for a good reason. We’ve compiled a list of many productive uses for your hybrid. Take a look and hopefully you’ll discover some new ways your hybrid can help lower your score and improve your game.

• On the fringe: You’re just off the green, with a tight lie - a chip maybe too risky and a putt may not make it through the fringe. Use your hybrid as a putter to get a little loft to carry the fringe and run it close.
  
  
• Off the tee: Standing on the tee and don’t need the distance you get from a driver? Take out your new hybrid to ensure you hit the fairway and position yourself for the next important shot.
  
  
• Bump ‘n run: You're 30 yards from the green and don’t feel confident hitting that difficult flop shot. Use the hybrid to bounce the ball onto the green.
  
  
• Fairway bunker: Standing in a bunker with a high lip? Don't think a fairway wood will get you the loft you need? Use the hybrid to carry the lip and turn this hazard into another comfortable shot in your arsenal.
  
  
• In the rough: You’ve missed the fairway by 15 yards and are in the rough. Use the hybrid to navigate through the thick stuff so you can still fire at those greens and not have your iron get caught.
  
  
• Substitute for a long iron: Don’t feel comfortable hitting a long iron? Want more control than what you get from a fairway wood? Use your hybrid as a replacement for your long irons to allow you to attack the pin from further out.

Here are a few overlooked uses for your versatile hybrid (tongue-in-cheek)

• Hedge trimmer: Whether at home or on the course, the hybrid can be used to tame even the most challenging of shrubs.
  
  
• Hood ornament: Tired of golf carts with the same boring white frame? Take the head off your hybrid and glue it to the front to add some spice to your transportation.
  
  
• Walking stick: Looking for something to finish off your ensemble for a formal dinner? The hybrid's rounded shape fits easily in the palm of your hand, while the shortened shaft makes it the perfect length.
  
  
• Take care of your look: When you’re out on the course, with the wind blowing and leaves falling, you need to make sure you're the best looking in your foursome. Use the hybrid to comb your hair back into that slick 1^st tee form.

Whether you're using it to hit off the tee or to get out of a bunker, the hybrid is easily the most versatile club in your bag.  Try out some of these uses for your hybrid next time you're on the links and see what the excitement is all about!