Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023
Golf Terms: What is a Hybrid?
A "hybrid" is a mix between a fairway wood and an iron.
Written By: Zach Gollwitzer
Posted in: Golf Terms
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Term Overview
A brief overview of the term including definition, usage, origins, helpful visuals.
A "hybrid" is a mix between a fairway wood and an iron. In recent years, hybrids have become very popular because they are easier to hit than an iron, but offer the feel and distance of a fairway wood.
I like my hybrids because they are much more forgiving than irons.