putting more spin onto the ball

Question
I was wondering if you could give me some tips for hitting the ball with more spin from about 20-40 yards away. Usually when I hit those shots it rolls off the green once it hits.

And with my hybrids: Rarely, I hit the ball chunked. It's really annoying because it affects my score. What can I do to make sure it is not hitting fat?

Answer
Jeffrey,

At address make sure the ball is back in your stance. Your hands should be forward, opposite your front thigh.

At impact make sure your weight is forward and your hands are in front of the clubhead. This will enable you to hit the ball on a descending blow creating back spin. Make sure to accelerate the clubhead through the hitting area.

This should give you ample backspin with some practice.

Thank you,

Michael Hoffman
PGA Professional