How to Hit a Stinger Golf Shot
To hit a stinger golf shot, follow these steps:
- Select the Right Club: Choose a long iron or hybrid club like a 4-iron or 3-hybrid for the stinger shot.
- Ball Position: Place the ball slightly back in your stance, about a ball width past center towards your trail foot.
- Steep Downswing: Execute a slightly steeper downswing than usual to trap the ball and keep it low.
- Wrist Action: Avoid quieting your wrists through contact to maintain power and control.
- Follow-Through: Stop your follow-through at shoulder height while ensuring it stays on your target line for accuracy.
- Practice and Adaptation: Practice the stinger shot to dial in the distance and trajectory needed for different situations, such as hitting under branches or extricating from trouble spots on the course.
Remember that mastering the stinger shot takes practice and adaptation to various conditions on the golf course. It can be a valuable tool in your golf game, especially in windy or firm course conditions where a low trajectory can be advantageous.
—Glen Bowen, June 2024