How to Hit a Golf Ball Higher

There are times on the golf course when you need to hit the ball higher than normal, like when you need to hit over a bunker or water hazard to a tight pin placement on the green. There are also ways to hit the ball higher when using a driver and long irons.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Golf clubs
• Golf balls
• Practice

1. Play the ball slightly forward in your stance when using shorter irons to hit a target at a shorter distance. This allows the club face to open, which creates more loft to the shot.

2. Take a solid, three-quarter swing. Playing the ball forward in your stance allows you to make contact with the ball when your club is slightly on the rise, resulting in a shot that travels much higher than normal.

3. Play the ball even closer to your left foot (for right-handed golfers) when using your driver and long irons. Woods and irons have much less loft on their heads, so playing the ball forward helps you make contact with the ball on your upswing.

4. Keep you arms hanging naturally and take a full swing.

5. Practice as needed with each club. Adjust the position of the ball with each club until you find a comfortable stance and desired trajectory on your shots.

Tips & Warnings

• When trying to hit the golf ball higher, the general rule of thumb is to play the ball more forward in your stance the larger the club gets. Practice on a range to get accustomed to hitting the ball higher with each club.

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