Punch shot as their regular swing

[Sandhills Golfer]

I've got a problem with lifting my club at the start of the backswing. I prefer to fix it. In the meantime, I've come to realize this works well with a punch shot type of swing - started by a forward press. My best shots have always been punching out of trouble (from the trees) or the low lay up shot on a par 5. Anyone else have success with this shot?

[boogielicious]

7 minutes ago, Sandhills Golfe said:

I've got a problem with lifting my club at the start of the backswing. I prefer to fix it. In the meantime, I've come to realize this works well with a punch shot type of swing - started by a forward press. My best shots have always been punching out of trouble (from the trees) or the low lay up shot on a par 5. Anyone else have success with this shot?

Partial swings are a great way to make good contact and gives you options, especially on windy days. I also use them as warm ups at the range because it dials in the feel as I loosen up. 

[iacas]

I don't see that here in your video:

 

[Patch]

When I was starting to play again during my rehab, a 1/2 - 3/4 punch shot was all I was using. 

I found I scored quite well. Obviously distance was way low per club, but my accuracy was way up there. 

I think it's a very viable swing for for some golfers trying to break 100, or even 90 for that matter. 

[Sandhills Golfer]

On 2/3/2018 at 9:42 PM, iacas said:

I don't see that here in your video:

 

That's a dated video.

[iacas]

1 hour ago, Sandhills Golfe said:

That's a dated video.

It's not that old. It's from like five months ago.

I doubt your swing is remarkably different.

[Moxley]

I think having a way to get round the course when you're having a bad day (especially because of bad contact) is vital, maybe this is the way for you. Better to practice doing things properly at the range or on solo rounds I think.  

You probably already know, but you'll not be able to control where the punch will stop very easily.