Golfasian - Asian Golf Holiday Experts in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos & Myanmar
This months tip is how to get the best results from your hybrid. The caddies in Thailand will call this club “Mei Khatoey” meaning half wood half iron, or “ladyboy” as they so passionately call it. Hybrid clubs are incredibly useful from the close cut fairways and long grass that the courses in Thailand have, as long as you know how to swing one. You’d be surprised at how many golfers often with no clue of how-or of what the hybrid was designed to do in the first place. To clear up misconceptions about hybrids, as well as how to swing one, let’s look at what hybrids are designed to do. In most cases, hybrids are designed not as fairway-wood replacements but as long-iron replacements. This isn’t the case across the board, but to know for certain, check out the design of your hybrid. If it looks more like a wood, then it’s better suited for a wood-like swing. There aren’t many hybrids like that; most hybrids on the market have iron-like features, meaning these babies are better suited to swing like an iron. That’s what this article is about. Hybrid Iron Or Wood? What is a hybrid, exactly? Most hybrids are designed to be replacement clubs for those hard-to-hit long irons, but that’s not true with all models. The easiest way to determine if your hybrids require more of a wood-like swing or an iron-like swing is to check the design of the face. If the face looks like an iron, then it’s meant to be swung more like an iron. If it has a more rounded profile and looks more like a wood, the club might perform better for you if you have a slightly shallower angle of attack. Now be careful, no matter what, a hybrid is not a fairway wood, and in most cases, your steeper iron swing will prevail. But if you have hybrids that look more like woods, don’t be afraid to make a lower and longer golf swing. BALL Position: Use your 3- or 4-iron as a guide SETUP For starters, let’s get your address position correct. The right ball position for your hybrid is just a smidge back towards the middle of your stance of where you would play of your 3- or 4-iron. The goal is to position the ball so you want to hit down on the ball with your hybrid. It’s not made to scoop! Second, the distance from you and the golf ball should change. This means moving away from the ball, about an inch or so. To get more specific, check your hybrid’s length with your long iron. If it’s an inch longer, then stand an inch farther from the ball. DON’T LIFT AT IMPACT Just as you would with a long iron, hitting a hybrid effectively means hitting down onto the golf ball, and making a full extension through the hit. In case you were also wondering, it’s perfectly acceptable (in fact, it’s encouraged) to make a divot with your hybrid shots. Follow these steps-hit your hybrids like a long iron, and you’ll be on your way to making the most out of them and having some great scores while your in Thailand.
  • Chat with Golfasian
    • Knowing well on golfer’s needs and wants. Helpful 24/7 hot line.
      Htun Nay Win Avatar
      Htun Nay Win
    • This is the 2nd time i engaged GolfAsia for the HCM package. What impressed me much was they archived my last record and was able to recommend me 'new' courses to play this time. As was the last trip, they were organised and reliable. The arrangements (including a golf game that required speedboat transfer) were seamless and hassle-free.
      Well done, GolfAsia. Looking forward to another trip by you.
      Khai Leong Avatar
      Khai Leong
    • Excellent service. Quick responds and good recommendation of courses.
      Robert Lee Avatar
      Robert Lee
    • Recent trip to Phuket, everything organised by Golfasian, except flights. 3 courses in 3 days, all went without a hitch, from Pick up at Airport straight to the 1st course with plenty of time to spare till our Tee off thanks to their timely pick up and suggested Tee time. All on ground from then on went like clockwork, pick up at hotels, drop off at the courses and then back to the hotel. All the courses were expecting us and were well prepared, which made things extremely easy. Well organised, on time and stress free...what more can you wish for?
      Glen Stidolph Avatar
      Glen Stidolph
    • All customers from golfasian group friendly
      Rosouldo Jacobo Avatar
      Rosouldo Jacobo
    • I have not long returned from Accor Vietnam Masters conducted by Golf Asian and I would thoroughly recommend that you enter in 2017. You won't be disappointed.
      Jenny Brooks Avatar
      Jenny Brooks
    • We have used Golf Asian for 7 years in a row for our ASIAN Golf Trips, we have played Thailand 4 times, Vietnam, and Indonesia twice

      Their service is of the highest quality, their knowledge of the market is second to none, and most importantly their staff, we have dealt with Lit extensively and she is amazing, and so are all the other staff, including the drivers, and airport meet and greet staff

      Most importantly the value for money you get is second to none

      Keep up the good work

      Will use them again next year
      Joseph R Peries Avatar
      Joseph R Peries
    • We have just arrived back home after playing at Hua Hin in the Centara Masters followed by another week in Bangkok playing several courses. A big Thank You to the Golfasian team for the great organization and the service prided to us to make our stay one to remember and talk about for a long time. We thoroughly enjoyed the courses played in Bangkok, particularly Royal Gems. Everything about the Trip was Outstanding including our Hotel (Centara Grand in Bangkok). A big thank you to Brian for the course selections and putting everything together for us. We look forward to having Golfasian organize more trips for us, Cheers.
      Trevor Evans Avatar
      Trevor Evans
    • Just returned from Thailand golfasian could not do enough for us. This the second time we have used them for our golf holidays and because of the current situation with the outbreak of covid 19 we had to make changes at very short notice. Kim dealt with all our changes in a very professional manner. Thank you once again and look forward to booking with you again in the future. Johnny
      Johnny Hall Avatar
      Johnny Hall
    • Recently booked via golfasian 3 courses in Hua Hin. All transfers were on time, tee times booked as per my request and the itinerary was perfect. Thanks for the great service and highly recommend golf in Thailand
      Zaheerabbas Fazal Avatar
      Zaheerabbas Fazal
  • Sign up for the latest Asian Golf News

    Breaking news, cool tips, great resources... Sign up for our FREE Golf In Asia Newsletter!
  •   How to Plan Your Dream Golf Holiday

    Learn How to Plan Your Golf Holiday to Asia...

    Want to put together an unforgettable Asian golf holiday? Learn everything needed with this FREE 6-step trip planner.

    ×