You can still apply spin while the ball is in the air by tapping the spin button and moving the analog stick.
Flick forward as fast as possible, but ensure your thumb stays perfectly vertical. Even a slight tilt to the left or right will result in a hook or slice that the confidence system will punish you for later. 4. The "Spin" Cheat Code
Pull the stick straight back and wait for the "hitch" at the top of the swing. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
Use backspin on almost every approach shot to the green. The greens in '08 can be quite firm; without backspin, a 7-iron will often roll right off the back edge.
On the first few holes, play it safe. Aim for the middle of the fairways and greens to build a "bank" of confidence that will help you when you need to attempt a risky power shot on the back nine. 2. Abuse the "GameFace" Attributes You can still apply spin while the ball
The "Shot Confidence" meter is dynamic. If you’ve been nailing your drives all day, your accuracy window for the driver stays wide. If you start shanking shots, that window shrinks.
If you are playing in Career Mode, don’t spread your attribute points too thin. The greens in '08 can be quite firm;
You can’t teach distance. Maximize this early so you can reach Par 5s in two.