Can you hit a flop shot on a tight lie?
Can you hit a flop shot on a tight lie?
The difficulty of the shot increases tremendously if you have a tight lie (no grass under the ball) as it is quite easy to blade the shot or hit it thin. The ideal lie for the flop shot is a fluffy one. You can hit a flop shot out of the thickest rough so long as you can get the face under the ball.
How do you hit a tight lie?
Four tips for hitting it clean from a tight hardpan lie
- Move the golf ball back in your stance. This will set your hands in front of the ball.
- Swing down more on the ball. This will give the golf ball backspin.
- Keep good tempo.
- Take more loft. Go to a hybrid instead of a longer iron.
What is considered a tight lie?
In golf, a “tight lie” is what the golfer faces when his golf ball comes to rest in a spot where there is very little grass underneath the ball. That might mean short, sparse turf or even bare dirt. The term “tight lie” also implies that the ground under the ball is compact or firm.
How do you hit a lob wedge from the fairway?
How to Practice Hitting a Lob Shot
- Grab your lob wedge or sand wedge. The lob wedge has more loft and will hit the ball higher than the sand wedge.
- Swing the club back slightly to the outside and hinge your wrists. Keep the club face open as you swing back.
- Swing the club down along the path of your feet.
What bounce is best for tight lies?
Low bounce 10
Low bounce 10 and lower: Ideal for shots from tight lies and firm turf conditions, if you actually keep your ball on the short grass. Less bounce makes it easier for better golfers to get creative with shots such as flop shots around the green because the leading edge is much smaller.
What is a good lie in golf?
A golfer will face a good lie when his ball is situated in a way that does not add difficulty to a golf shot. For example, a ball that lands on the fairway will often have a good lie, the shorter grass making it easy to hit the ball.
