How to Play Golf Shots From Uneven or Sloping Lies

Wouldn't it be nice if all our golf ball lies were as levelBall above feet
as they are on the driving range? Unfortunately theyWhen the ball is above your feet, you are standing
are not...and golf would not be as interesting if theymore upright and therefore the swing becomes
were!flatter. A flat swing will encourage a draw or hook,
We often find ourselves in situations where the ball isand the ball will tend to have a lower trajectory,
above of below our feet, or we are hitting from anflying further. To play this shot take less club and
up or down hill lie. All of these lies affect the way thealign yourself slightly right of target to allow for the
shot is played and how the ball will fly. So how shoulddraw/hook effect.
you play these shots?Ball below feet
Uphill LiesWhen you are hitting from an uphill lie, theThis could be the hardest shot in golf! The ball is
ball will fly higher than normal. The slope you areeasily caught thin as you are "reaching" for it. The ball
hitting up effectively adds loft to the club. So take anwill also have a tendency to fly to the right of the
extra club to compensate. Always try and aligntarget because of the fade/slice spin applied by
yourself perpendicular to the slope. This will stop youcoming in to the ball from a slightly steeper angle. To
coming in too steep on the shot.play this shot well you need to make sure you "sit" in
Downhill Liesyour stance a bit more and align a touch left of
When you are hitting from a downhill lie, the ball willtarget.
fly lower than normal. The slope you are hitting upOne Final Tip
effectively removes loft from the club. So take lessMost important in all these shots is to maintain
club to compensate. Again, always try and alignbalance.
yourself perpendicular to the slope. Play the ballNext time you are practicing, try and find an area to
slightly back in your stance to reduce the chance ofplay from that is not level so you can learn to play
hitting the ground first.uneven lies.