How to Hit a Golf Ball Lower

Playing golf requires being able to hit a variety of shots. One particular shot that can be very useful is hitting the ball with a low trajectory. You might find yourself having to hit under low-hanging branches or you might want to keep the ball out of the wind. Sometimes a low shot is required to hit a shot that can run up to your target. A low shot requires small changes to your stance, grip and swing. It is a shot that will require practice but can be a valuable tool in your golf shot arsenal.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

How to Hit a Low Golf Shot

1. Change your grip slightly by rotating your lead hand more over the top of the club. This will help you get the toe of the golf club around more at impact, ensuring you do not leave the face open. An open face increases loft and tends to make the ball come off the club higher.

2. Set up so the ball is slightly more back in your stance than normal, about an extra 2 inches. With the ball back in your stance, you will get your hands farther ahead of the ball at impact and reduce the loft of the club.

3. Shorten your backswing. A 3/4 swing will help you make better contact with the ball. This is particularly important when you are first learning this shot. Because of the different grip and ball position, it will be a little more difficult to make solid contact than it is with your normal swing.

4. Reduce the arm rotation on your follow-through. The low golf shot should be hit similar to a pitch shot. Try not to let your right arm (if you are a right-handed player) rotate over your lead arm.

5. Aim away from trouble. Because of the low trajectory, the golf ball will tend to run out farther than a regular shot. Aim away from bunkers and other hazards that you will not be able to fly the ball over.

Tips & Warnings

• The low golf shot is not going to go as far as your regular shot. Because of this, you should compensate by using a longer club than normal to achieve the distance you need.

References

• Video Instruction on Low Golf Shots

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