Everyone eventually lands in a bad lie. Its just a fact of life. Even a good shot sometimes ends up in a divot. Shots off the mark, on the other hand, sometimes land on bare ground or in the rough. Pitching successfully from a bad lie cuts strokes from your score and positions you for your next shot.
A key to pitching from a bad lie is maintaining your focus. Pitching from a divot or bare ground isnt as tricky as it seems, if you do. In fact, its fairly straightforward, as Ive often say in my golf tips. Its just a question of selecting the right club and making a few adjustments.
Here are 5 things you absolutely must do in order to chip well out of a bad lie:
1. Select a club with a sharp leading edge
2. Position the ball in the middle (or back) of stance
3. Keep your hands ahead of the ball
4. Set wrists slightly earlier
5. Take a steeper attack angle on downswing
No single club is ideal for hitting from a bad lie. While a sand wedge is tempting, its better to hit a pitching wedge or a 9 iron. Their sharper leading edges increase your chances of striking the ball solidly. Club selection, as I emphasize in my golf lessons, is...
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