In golf, a “tight lie” is what the golfer faces when his golf ball comes to rest in a spot where there is very little grass underneath the ball. That might mean short, sparse turf or even bare dirt. The term “tight lie” also implies that the ground under the ball is compact or firm.
Considering this, how do you do a tight lie in golf?
Additionally, how do you hit chips from tight lies?
In regards to, how do you hit a wedge on a tight lie?
Likewise, how do you hit a fairway wood from a tight lie?
How much bounce should a tight lie have?
Low bounce 10 and lower: Ideal for shots from tight lies and firm turf conditions, if you actually keep your ball on the short grass. Less bounce makes it easier for better golfers to get creative with shots such as flop shots around the green because the leading edge is much smaller.
How do you play a bare lie?
How do you hit a hard ground in golf?
Can you hit a flop shot from a tight lie?
Can you flop shot from a tight lie?
In order to hit the flop shot, there MUST be grass under the ball. The execution of the shot requires sliding the clubface under the ball, thus promoting backspin. The difficulty of the shot increases tremendously if you have a tight lie (no grass under the ball) as it is quite easy to blade the shot or hit it thin.
What wedge should I use for chipping?
The sand wedge is the wedge that is the best for chipping. With a sand wedge, you can fly the ball reasonably close to the pin, and expect it only to roll a few feet. Sand wedges are great out of the bunker, and they provide a ton of spin even on shots out of the rough.
How do you hit a hybrid from a tight lie?
What degree is a 3 wood?
Most golfers will carry a 3-wood and the standard 3 wood loft is around 15 degrees. Many players will carry a strong 3 wood at around 13-13.5 degrees of loft if it is a club that they want to go as far as possible or like using off the tee. Manufacturers also bring out high launch 3 woods up to 16.5 degrees.
How do you hit irons off a tight fairway?
Is 15 bounce too much?
A lot of bounce would be undesirable because it would make it more challenging to get the leading edge under the ball, causing you to thin it. Low bounce wedge can be great but only in specific circumstances – most golfers are better off with more bounce (10 to 14 degrees) – which brings us onto mid bounce wedges.
