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Short Game · Strategy

Read the lie before committing to a lob shot

Most golfers see the shot they want and play it regardless of the lie. Before you commit, read the lie first: put the club behind the ball, take a practice swing to feel how firm the ground is, and that tells you whether the shot is actually playable.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 31:29

Try it

  1. Put the club behind the ball and see how it feels.
  2. Have a practice to decide how firm the ground is.

Why this context matters

Greenside lob over a bunker; deciding whether the shot is on.