WATCH: Golfer plagued by bad luck sees tee shot end up way behind the box
21/01/2024 19:04
There are any number of things that could happen to a golfer that might see their first shot rebound behind the tee box it is played from.
Usually, this would involve some sort of terrible mishit, but sometimes golfers are just incredibly unlucky.
This player has hit a low drive which has flown reasonably straight if slightly low.
The drive thunders into the tee box marker on the tees in front of the tees he was playing from.
His playing partner is unable to contain himself.
Most casual playing groups might give you a Mulligan on that one, but the rules are pretty clear that it counts as a stroke.
If you genuinely have trouble getting your drives off the ground there are a few coaching techniques that could help your game.
You could also consider investing in a high-launch driver usually designated by an HL in the full name of the club.
Clubs with a high launch rating are equipped with characteristics that raise the ball’s trajectory. Usually, these have a lower centre of gravity, which aids with ball launch or a higher loft than a regular club, which will cause the ball to go on a higher arc.
Higher handicap players are more likely to utilise HL clubs, even though they may be used by players of all ability levels.
This is due to the fact that golfers with high handicaps usually have trouble launching the ball. These clubs are intended to address that problem.
The remaining aspects of the club will likewise be geared towards this ability level, as this feature is designed for high handicappers.
An HL won’t be a suitable fit for you if you are a scratch player. You will lose some distance with the higher launch. Not to mention that these clubs’ side-spin-reducing properties will interfere with your ability to shape strokes.
These clubs will assist you in regularly putting the ball in the air if you’re a novice. You may lessen your slices and hooks by utilising the same characteristics that hinder a scratch golfer’s ability to shape their shots.
A number of premium driver and iron ranges are available in high launch options while an alternative to using an HL driver is to use a 3 or 5 wood off the tee or even a long iron or hybrid.
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