The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast How to Play Different Lies Part 2
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Jul 10, 2023 Learn expert tips and strategies for playing different lies in golf, including bunker shots, fairway bunkers, rough shots, and tight lies on the fairway. They discuss techniques such as wider stances and locked lower bodies for stability in bunkers, adjusting swing based on ball lie, and using more speed and opening the clubface for shots from the rough. They also explore the significance of bounce in golf and provide strategies for reducing bounce for optimal performance.
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Prioritize Getting Out Of Fairway Bunkers
- Treat fairway bunkers as recovery shots and aim to get back to the fairway, not the green.
- Choose more loft and a conservative target to maximize probability of clearing the lip.
Bunker Strikes Launch Lower Than Turf
- Impact in sand usually launches the ball lower by about half to a full club due to continued downward travel and increased friction.
- Account for lower launch and choose extra club or adjust target accordingly.
Lock Your Lower Body For Consistent Bunker Strikes
- Stabilize your lower body with a slightly wider stance and less rotation to improve strike in fairway bunkers.
- Focus on ball-first contact and accept reduced swing speed for better consistency.