Playing from a downhill lie
From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
| Tip of the Week As I said last week - the trick to playing from an uphill or downhill lie is swinging with the slope. This week we will have a look at the downhill lie. Setup with the ball more towards the back of your stance, match your shoulder angle to the slope of the ground and place a little more weight on your front leg. Do a few practice swings, trying to follow the slope of the ground before setting up to hit the shot. Most players push the ball to the right on uphill lies because their lower body movement is accelerated by the slope. As a result, the lower body gets ahead of the upper body causing the swing path to move to the outside on the follow through, resulting in a shot that starts right of your intended target. To compensate for this, set up with your feet to the left of your intended target line. |
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Because the ball launches from a lower angle on a downhill lie, it will go much further than usual. Ton compensate for this, take a one less club than normal and allow for the ball to run a little further when it hits the green or fairway.
Happy practicing!
Ryan
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Playing from an uphill or downhill lie
From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
Tip of the Week
The trick to playing from an uphill or downhill lie is swinging with the slope. Setup with the ball more towards the front of your stance, match your shoulder angle to the slope of the ground and place a little more weight on your right leg. Do a few practice swings trying to follow the slope of the ground before setting up to hit the shot.
The trick to playing from an uphill or downhill lie is swinging with the slope. Setup with the ball more towards the front of your stance, match your shoulder angle to the slope of the ground and place a little more weight on your right leg. Do a few practice swings trying to follow the slope of the ground before setting up to hit the shot.
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Most players pull the ball to the left on uphill lies, because your lower body movement is inhibited by the slope. As a result, the upper body gets ahead of the lower body, causing the swing path to move to the inside on the follow-through, resulting in a shot that starts left of target. To compensate for this, set up with your feet to the right of your intended target line.
Because the ball launches from a higher angle on an uphill lie, it won't carry quite as far so take more club than usual and swing smoothly.
Happy practicing!
Regards,
Ryan
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Playing the ball below your feet
From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
Tip of the Week
Last week we had a look at playing the ball when it’s above your feet, this week we will tackle the ball below your feet shot.
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- As the ball is below your feet, the swing plane will automatically get steeper, resulting in the ball moving from left to right in the air. Therefore, make sure you aim your club and body to the left of your intended target. - Grip at the top of the handle to compensate for the fact that because of the slope you are further from the ball than normal. - You need to be a bit more crouched in your address position. - Try to keep your weight in the middle of your feet at all times through the swing. You may need to keep it on your heels to maintain balance if the slope is severe. |
| - Concentrate on following the line of the hill as you swing back. - Keep the angle of your upper body exactly as it was when you addressed the ball and keep your lower body still. - Let your club follow the same path along the hill line and into the ball. Happy practicing! Regards, Ryan |
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Playing the ball above your feet
From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
Tip of the Week
Playing on a links golf course ensures that you will be playing from a variety lies every time you go out there, even when in the fairway!! This week we look at playing the ball above your feet…
Playing on a links golf course ensures that you will be playing from a variety lies every time you go out there, even when in the fairway!! This week we look at playing the ball above your feet…
| Setup: - As the ball is above your feet, the swing plane will automatically flatten resulting in the ball moving to the left in the air. Therefore, make sure you aim your club and body to the right of your intended target. - Grip down the handle to compensate for the fact that because of the slope you are nearer to the ball than normal. - You need to be a bit more upright in your address and keep your weight on your toes at all times through the swing. Swing: - Concentrate on following the line of the hill as you swing back. - Keep the angle of your upper body exactly as it was when you addressed the ball. - Let your club follow the same path along the hill line and into the ball. |
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- It should feel like you’re are throwing the club out ahead of you on the follow through not letting the club come too far round to the left in front of you, this is what the curve of the hill will try to make it do.
The ball should start right of your intended target and draw back.
This Weeks Winners - To view all the results from this week, click here.
The ball should start right of your intended target and draw back.
This Weeks Winners - To view all the results from this week, click here.
 Tara – Girls winner of the Links Challenge |
 Michael Mayberry – Boys Champion |
Happy practicing!
Ryan
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Curing the Slice - Part 5
From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your
place by calling the golf shop on 042 2004500.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.
• Ladies Golf coaching every Wednesday 08:30 – 09:30 at the Range with Ryan. Please book by calling Ryan on 0422004502
• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.
| Tip of the Week Curing the Slice – Part 5 Time to check your ball position!! Ball position is vital in controlling ball flight, a ball position too far back in your stance could result in an open clubface and cause a fade. A ball that is positioned too far forward in your stance (online or outside your left foot) could also produce the same result. The key here is the position of your hands in relation to the club head – have a look at the positions below and make sure you are addressing the ball correctly. |
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 Short Irons |
 Long Irons |
 Woods Irons |
Happy practicing!
Regards,
Ryan
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