Different types of lies

[bzotta]

I just moved from Virginia Beach, VA to Greensboro, NC. So I went from mostly all flat courses to nothing but hilly courses here in NC. I haven't had much experience with uphill/downhill lies and the ball being above and below my feet. I know this topic has come up many times, but I couldn't find any of those threads. Any suggestions, tips, etc for these types of lies would be greatly appreciated!

[m11]

just some quick tips:

First thing i'd recommend is taking a little wider stance. This ensures that you maintain balance.

I also like to put some additional weight on my front foot. Normally, i like to keep my weight evenly distributed, but because a downhill lie may give one the urge to 'help' the ball up...bringing my weight forward allows me to ensure that i hit down on the ball and don't catch it thin.

You also want to match the angle of your shoulders with the angle of the lie. This allows you to maintain the proper plane of your swing.


On side hill lies...if you are sloping downwards...a righty is going to push the ball out to the right

sloping upwards, you are going to pull the ball a bit.

You just want to make your target slightly right or left of your intended landing spot depending on what applies.