Punch shots
How Punch Shots Affects Ball Flight and Scoring
How face, path, loft, and speed change the way punch shots fly and roll.
Flight is a recipe
Ball flight comes from the ingredients you choose. Ball position, shaft lean, clubface, speed, and turf contact all matter. With punch shots, a small setup change can turn a floating shot into low, boring flight.
Scoring comes from predictability
The reason to learn flight control is not style; it is distance control. If you know how far the ball carries and how much it releases, you can pick landing spots instead of hoping.
Use the ground
Watch the first bounce. On firm turf, the ball may run like a putt. In rough, it may come out soft or hot. Good players adjust the landing spot to the surface, not just the yardage.