Golf Tips for Uphill and Downhill Lies
Not many courses are completely flat. Uphill lies tend to make the ball go higher and cause varying degrees of a "pull". Try to put the ball slightly forward in your stance and aim for a little pull. Also remember that you may lose a club in distance so perhaps play an extra club if the slope is quite severe. Make sure to swing easy so you can maintain your balance.
Downhill lies tend to do the opposite, cause a low "push". The ball will also go farther and roll farther depending on the severity of the slope. Put the ball back in your stance so you don't hit it too thin, and aim for a push shot. Take a little less club and allow for more roll.
For sidehill lies remember the most important thing is keeping your balance. The ball will tend to go slightly towards the direction of the downslope, so play accordingly, but remember that balance is key and you can hit a pretty straight shot if you don't swing too hard and keep your balance.
As published on:
http://www.lowerscoregolf.com/uphill_downhill_lies.htm
Downhill lies tend to do the opposite, cause a low "push". The ball will also go farther and roll farther depending on the severity of the slope. Put the ball back in your stance so you don't hit it too thin, and aim for a push shot. Take a little less club and allow for more roll.
For sidehill lies remember the most important thing is keeping your balance. The ball will tend to go slightly towards the direction of the downslope, so play accordingly, but remember that balance is key and you can hit a pretty straight shot if you don't swing too hard and keep your balance.
As published on:
http://www.lowerscoregolf.com/uphill_downhill_lies.htm
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