Understand the Lie:
When the ball sits above or below your feet, or your stance is on a slope, it changes contact, swing path, and ball flight.
Ball Above Your Feet:
Stand a little taller, expect a higher launch and possible hook. Adjust your alignment and clubface to keep control.
Ball Below Your Feet:
Bend more at the knees and stay steady. Expect a flatter launch and tendency to fade or slice. Keep posture solid to avoid thinning the shot.
Match your Shoulders to the Slope:
Align your shoulders and torso with the angle of the ground. This helps make clean, consistent contact.
Club Selection Matter:
Slopes affect effective loft. Choose more or less loft depending on whether the lie steepens or shallows your swing.
Swing with Balance:
Let your rotation and tempo adjust naturally. Don’t force a “perfect” swing. Work with the slope rather than against it.
Uneven lies don’t have to wreck your short game. By recognizing how slopes affect ball flight and making small adjustments to stance, alignment, and club choice, you can maintain solid contact and predictable results. With practice on different slopes, you’ll step into these tricky situations with confidence instead of doubt.
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