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During the swing, the sole of the club should contact the ground precisely at its centre in
order to hit a straight shot. This can only happen if the lie angle is correct.
If the lie angle is incorrect at impact the club
will touch the ground at the toe or heel causing
directional error. For a right-handed player, if
the toe touches first the lie is too flat and the
shot will start to the right with slice spin.
If the heel touches first, the lie is too upright
and the shot will start to the left with hook spin.
Other adverse effects include loss of solid feel
with longer irons and poor shot trajectory.
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Lie too flat
The toe touches the ground first resulting
in the ball being hit right of target.
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Lie too upright
The heel touches the ground first resulting
in the ball being hit left of target.
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Correct Lie
The sole of the club touches the ground
precisely at its centre resulting in the ball
being hit straight. |
Scientific tests have proven that an incorrect lie angle of just 1 degree, equates to 10 yards
directional error left or right of target while out on the golf course. If the lie angle of your
clubs are not suited to your own specifications you will always struggle to hit a straight ball
which in turn will affect achievable distance.
Your height combined with the 'finger tip to floor' measurement will help determine the correct lie angle for your clubs.
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