Golf IQ How to hit good shots from bad lies (Part 2)
Jun 9, 2025
Mastering your shots from tough lies around the green can be a game-changer. The hosts dive into techniques for navigating bad lies, highlighting how they relate to bunker shots. Listeners learn to adjust their swing with a steep angle of attack and open the club face for better contact. They also discuss strategies for striking from challenging wet lies, emphasizing the need for an aggressive swing. With the right mindset and practice, golfers can turn tricky situations into successful shots.
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Play Rough Lies Like Bunker Shots
- Treat bad lies in the rough around the green like bunker shots by opening the club face and hitting steeply down into the grass behind the ball.
- Aim to pick a spot a couple inches behind the ball and swing aggressively for better ball control and lift.
Expect Dead Ball and Roll
- Shots from lodged lies around greens will almost always produce low backspin and a lot of roll.
- Accept this predictable outcome to better plan your shot and control distance on these lies.
Be Aggressive With Swing
- Swing harder than usual and keep the follow-through short when hitting out of heavy rough near the green.
- Being aggressive compensates for loss of force due to thick grass and helps you get the ball out effectively.