How to Hit a Golf Ball From a Downhill Lie

While playing golf on even ground is challenging enough, having to hit the ball uphill, downhill or on any other uneven plane makes it that much harder. One of the more difficult shots in golf is hitting from a downhill lie. This places your back foot higher than the ball. You'll need to make some adjustments to your normal swing to successfully hit a golf ball from a downhill lie.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Stand beside the ball with your feet set farther apart than normal to allow stability on the uneven ground, and place the club head against the ball. Level your shoulders parallel to the downward slope of the ground to allow your swing to be directed down into the ball.

2. Select a club that will allow the ball to go higher, since shots from a downhill lie tend to go lower. Adding one or two numbers to your club is usually best, more depending on the severity of the slope of the hill.

3. Make sure the ball is in the middle or slightly forward of the middle of your stance. The steeper the slope of the hill, the closer to the back foot the ball should be.

4. Keep your weight on your front leg throughout your swing to maintain balance. Rotate your body as in a normal shot. Bend your back leg as you complete your swing.

5. Aim to the left of your target since a golf ball hit on a downhill lie tends to go to the right. Follow through low to the ground after hitting the ball.

Tips & Warnings

• Setting up correctly by dropping your lower shoulder allows for the swing to be as it would be on even ground.

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