Southside Golf Ministry
Reaching out and welcoming in through Golf
Persistent Slice or Fade: move right foot back; close club face; rotate hands slightly to right; play ball a bit back
Persistent Hook: move left foot back; open club face; rotate hands slightly to the left; play ball a bit forward
Shanking: Watch your balance; down swing start with your hips first. Hit ball from inside out.
Topping: stand closer to the ball. Avoid swaying and excessive head motion
In the Rough: use club one number less for same distance on the fairway; firm left hand, slightly open face
Side hill lie...feet above the ball: stand closer to the ball; hands forward of club head; flex knees; aim to the left
Side hill lie...feet below the ball: open stance; use shorter grip; aim right; play off right foot
Over trees...7 - 8- 9 wedge: play off left foot; open stance; more weight on right
Under trees...2 - 3 - 4: ball closer to the right foot than normal; club face closed
Uphill lie: close stance; ball opposite left heel. Aim right to allow for hook
Downhill lie: open stance; ball back from left foot; aim to left to allow for slice
Bunker good lie 8 - 9 - sand wedge: very open stance; set feet firmly; play off left foot, hit 2” behind the ball, hit down and through
Bunker bad lie 9 - sand wedge: same as a good lie; for downhill - hit further behind the ball; for uphill hit just behind the ball
Pitch shot over bunker to green: open stance; feet close together; hands in front of the ball; weight on left; swing slightly outside in.
Putting: Head steady over ball; blade square to hole; keep blade moving towards it; avoid excessive backswing