How to Hit the Ball Well from Down Hill Lies

Lets look at the second hardest uneven lie to hit. If you have a tendency to struggle with this shot, you usually top the golf ball.

Follow the steps below and you will see a positive change in your down hill shots.

Because the ball will fly lower, you can take a more lofted club to help the ball go a little higher.
The ball will have a tendency to curve to the right. You will need to aim a little to the left.
To avoid topping the ball, check your shoulder alignment and make sure they are parallel to the ground you are standing on. Your front shoulder should be a little lower than your back shoulder. This will encourage the club to swing DOWN into the ball (correct) and not up in the down swing.
Play the ball in your stance according to the club you are using (a little forward for a longer club and a little back for shorter clubs).
You want to make sure you follow through LOW to the ground after impact.

Give this tip a try. I know that it will work for you! Leave a comment below with all of your golf successes.

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John October 10, 2008 at 12:18 pm: This is a great tip. This is something I struggle with and no one every told me about aligning my shoulders parallel to the ground.

Thanks!

Stacy October 10, 2008 at 12:22 pm: I sometime feel that I am leaning to far on my front shoulder.

I like the idea of using a more lofted club to get the ball to go higher. Sometimes I hit one of the worm burners and the ball shoots off the back of the green.