Golf is a sport that requires precision and skill. From the tee box to the green, every shot presents a different challenge, and players must have a good understanding of the different types of lies they will encounter on the course. One of the most challenging lies to play from is the tight lie, but with the right technique, it can be a shot that you’ll look forward to facing. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at what a tight lie in golf is, how it affects your shot, and how to play a shot from a tight lie.
Let’s understand the concept by taking the example of the club face:
The golf ball lies in the line which is called the sweet spot of the golf club. If the ball lies on the right side of this line, then it can be called the left side, but if it lies on the left side of this line then it can be called the right side.
We will first explain the position of the club face, then the position of the ball, and finally the tight lie.
Clubface
The angle of the club face at impact is called the address angle. It is usually determined by the golfer’s stance and swing. The golfer can use the driver (long iron), fairway wood, or putter.
The club face will always face the target. Therefore, it is usually flat. However, golfers have the option of making the club face more or less steep.
The head is flat. The toe of the club face is higher than the heel of the club face.
Ball
The golf ball has elasticity. Therefore, the ball will be deformed as it hits the ground. There are two types of contact between the ball and the ground: hard and soft.
Hard is when the surface of the ground gets damaged.
Soft is when the ground has some kind of rubber-like texture. Soft ground means that the ball will roll as if it is on a carpet. When a ball rolls, it moves forward.
Tight lie
In a correct grip, the golfer needs to hold the golf club so that the club face is straight and the toe of the club face is higher than the heel of the club face.
Therefore, the toe of the club face is higher than the heel of the club face.
If the toe of the club face is higher than the heel of the club face, then the ball will be hit and it will roll in the direction of the club face.
Therefore, the club face will play a role in determining whether the ball will roll in the front or the back.
There are different positions that the golf club can be used in to hit the ball in a variety of directions.
The takeaway
The golfer stands on the right side and swings the club to the left. It is also called the backswing.
If you do it this way, the toe of the club face will be higher than the heel.
Conclusion:
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