How to Hit the Ball Well from Down Hill Lies

Friday, October 10th, 2008 at 7:55 am 
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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.

  1. Because the ball will fly lower, you can take a more lofted club to help the ball go a little higher.
  2. The ball will have a tendency to curve to the right.  You will need to aim a little to the left.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.

How to Hit the Ball Well from an Uphill Lie

Thursday, October 9th, 2008 at 5:12 pm 
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The uphill lie is the easiest uneven lie shot in golf.  If you struggle with this shot, you probably swing the golf club to vertical into the ground and hit a fat shot. There are a few things you should focus on and know before hitting your shot on an uphill lie.

  1. Make sure you take a less lofted club. This will make the ball go HIGHER and SHORTER.
  2. The ball will have a tendency to hook to the left, so you should aim a little to the right.
  3. To avoid hitting the shot fat, check your shoulder alignment.  Your shoulders should be parallel to the ground you are standing on. For the uphill lie, your back shoulder should be a little lower that your leading shoulder.
  4. The ball should be positioned according to what club you are using, as though you were on a level lie. (A bit forward for longer clubs and a bit back for shorter clubs.)
  5. You want to make sure you have a HIGH follow through after impact.

I KNOW THIS TIP WILL HELP! Leave a comment below with all of your golf successes.