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5 tricky lies every golfer should know
Mastering 5 golf lies helps players recover from tough shots.
In brief
Mastering 5 golf lies helps players recover from tough shots. Golfers can handle buried bunker, firm sand, thick rough, woods, and uneven lies with specific adjustments. Originally reported by Golf.
Buried in the bunker
Golfers can escape buried bunker lies with setup adjustments and steeper angle of attack.
Firm greenside sand
Hard-packed sand requires leaning shaft forward to avoid ricochets and ensure clean contact.
Buried in thick rough
Tilt upper body toward target and lower lead shoulder to create steeper angle of attack in thick rough.
Stuck in the woods
Choose lower-lofted club, position ball back, and drop lead foot to hit low shots through trees.
Uneven lies
Adjust aim or ball position for uneven lies to ensure solid contact and proper trajectory.
The main idea
Golfers can handle buried bunker, firm sand, thick rough, woods, and uneven lies with specific adjustments.
