Golf hitting styles
Every situation on the course calls for a different shot
The hit of the ball is very different depending on several factors, such as the place of the field from where you play or the strategy you are using to win a particular hole. It's very important to know when to use a stick or another, which shot is the best and which elements condition the shot. Therefore, below we show you the different types of strokes so that you know how to choose the best one on each occasion.
First shot
It serves to start the game and is done from the tee. It's necessary to calculate the length and the design of the hole to be able to choose the suitable stick, although it's advised to use the wooden ones when the hole is long.
Drive
It's used for long distance shots, both from the tee and from the fairway. It's the best to bring the ball as close to the green as possible.
Putt
It's the ideal stick for short distance shots, with its shot the ball only rolls and doesn't detach itself from the ground. It requires greater precision, so it's necessary to calculate well the force and direction of the shot.
Approach
It's used to bring the ball closer to the green. It's a blow where rhythm is very important. In addition, the contact between the ball and the club must be smooth and controlled.
Safety shot
It's a strategic hit that's made to place the ball in a more favorable position in the next shot. Mostly it's used to avoid obstacles such as water, a bunker or any other element.
Chip
It's a short and low shot to approach the ball to the green. The iron that's chosen depends on the distance to reach the green.
Punch
For this type of shot a shorter swing than usual is performed and is usually used to prevent the ball from hitting the branches of the trees. It also minimizes the effect of the wind. It's a shot with which distance is lost, but rewarded with control.
Flop
A shot totally opposite to the previous one, since it's used to achieve a greater flight, enough to surpass any obstacle.
Now that you have it a little clearer, we hope that you come to Golf Pollença to practice your strokes. And if you need us to advise you, sign up to our academy and learn from the best professionals.
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Have you ever thought about playing golf in Mallorca? If the answer is yes, then you will be interested to know the information we are going to give you in this article, as it will help you to enjoy this sport even more.Shots you should practice in Golf Pollensa.When we talk about playing golf in Pollensa, we are talking about playing a healthy, fun and addictive sport. But we also talk about the need to practice in order to improve little by little and to enjoy it more and more.Well, we are going to show you here up to four of the most important strokes in which you will have to make an effort to get better and better.Tee shotSo called because it is the shot with which the game starts. It is made from the tee using a club that will depend on the length and type of hole, although it is usual to use wood if the hole is far away, and irons for shorter shots.DriveThis is the long distance shot whose aim is to get the ball as close to the green as possible. Depending on how skilled a shooter you are, it can be as long as 300 metres. It is carried out with a club, the driver, which has great length and few degrees.PuttThis is the exact opposite of the previous shot. Its purpose is precisely to be used for short distances. It is used when the ball is already on the green and the only thing you are looking for is for the ball to roll over it, without needing to leave the ground.It is, so to speak, a precision shot, so you have to pay close attention to the speed and the line the ball is going to follow until it reaches the hole. This calculation has to take into account the slope of the ground and other factors such as wind. A club called a putter is used, which is the shortest iron in the bag; it has one flat surface and one rounded surface.ApproachThe essential objective of this stroke (as its name suggests, since in Spanish it means "to approach") is to bring the ball close to the green from a medium distance, with a controlled and soft stroke, somewhat stronger than the putter, but weaker than the drive.This is done with a short club, called a sand wedge or pitching wedge.Is this clear to you? Then we can already say that you know in detail how to enjoy golf in Mallorca to the maximum, because you already know how to improve in this sport quickly and easily through the strokes that we have shown you.
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