Golfing on a slope can be a bit of an uphill (or downhill) battle. The more you practice these techniques for golfing on a slope, the easier it will be to make that tricky sloped shot that’s been tripping you up.
Tips for Uphill Lies
Club up. You’re going to want more power to go uphill, so if you would typically use an 8-iron, go for a 9-iron on an uphill slope.
Tilt your body with the slope of the hill. Try to keep your spine at a right angle to the ground.
You should adjust your stance, so your ball is a little more forward than it would be on a flat area, and put slightly more weight on your back foot than your front foot. This will help prevent you from hitting the turf and allow you to sweep through the ball smoothly.
As you swing, your weight should shift from your back leg to your front leg. This can be difficult on a steep slope, so be sure to do a few practice swings first to get a feel for how to move your weight.
Tips for Downhill Lies
Club down. Your ball is going to move more quickly anyway because of gravity, so you don’t want as much power as you normally would. If you would typically use an 8-iron, go for a 7-iron instead.
Put more weight on your front leg. This will help you hit your shot through cleanly.
Adjust your shoulders so they are parallel with the slope. This helps you make clean contact with the ball and prevents accidentally hitting it from behind.
If you’re right-handed, aim a little to the left of your target (and vice versa if you’re left-handed). Your ball is likely to trend too far right because when you hit downhill it’s easier to open your clubface.
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