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In this video we are going to tackle one of the tougher shots in golf, the uneven lie. This shot is one that gives even the most skilled golfers trouble, but one that everyone can succeed at hitting if given the correct information. Also take into account that we don’t usually practice these shots until we are faced with them on the course, because when we hit on the range it is almost always on an even lie.
So let’s talk about the lies… what are they? You can have uphill, downhill, ball above your feet, and ball below your feet. In each instance the shot will come out different, so understanding how your ball is lying in relation to the direction you want to go is key.
One thing I see a lot while giving playing lessons on the course is my students don’t read the way their ball is lying before they play the shot. It is of the utmost importance to look and understand where the ball is in relation to where you are. Everyone just wants to hit it straight, but if the ball is above you feet and you aim straight chances are you are going to miss it to the left. So it is important to set up specifically based on the lie and slope.
HITTING OFF UPHILL LIES
These can be tricky but once you get the hang of them you will be able to hit them with ease.
Uphill Lies Stance:
1. Shoulders and and hips parallel with the ground/slope
2. Place your ball a little further back in your stance to make sure you hit the ball first before the ground. (Take a few practice swings in this position to determine the bottom out point and make ball placement adjustments.
3. Place more weight on the front foot than normal to assist in coming through the shot and prevent falling back. It is difficult to shift your weight to the front while trying to swing uphill. Falling back and losing the ball to the right is a common outcome.
4. Take one more club because the uphill slope adds loft to your existing club. For example, a seven iron will hit like an 8 iron because it gains more loft due to the slope.
5. Always take a few practice swing next to the ball to get a feel for the slope and stance.
6. Maintain your body position (shoulders parallel to the slope) throughout the swing.
7. BE FREE AND HAVE FUN! This is a learning process so stay open to the mishits and learn from them!
Downhill Lies Stance:
1. Shoulders and and hips parallel with the ground/slope
2. Place your ball a little further back in your stance to make sure you hit the ball first before the ground. (Take a few practice swings in this position to determine the bottom out point and make ball placement adjustments.
3. Take one less club because the downhill slope takes away lot to your existing club. For example, a seven iron will hit like an 6 iron because it losses more loft due to the slope.
4. Always take a few practice swing next to the ball to get a feel for the slope and stance.
5. Maintain your body position (shoulders parallel to the slope) throughout the swing.
6. BE FREE AND HAVE FUN! This is a learning process so stay open to the mishits and learn from them!
In general, uphill lies tend to fade a small amount and downhill tend to hook, but if you set up correctly and maintain a fluid, balanced swing you should be able to hit these shots relatively straight.
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