On this sidehill lie, the ball will have a tendency to go…
““On this sidehill lie, the ball will have a tendency to go to the right, so to send the ball straight, place the clubhead behind the ball at a right angle to the target line. This delofts the clubhead so the shot will be even lower. If it is necessary to get some height on the shot, instead of placing the clubhead at a right angle to the target line at address, place it fanned out. When the clubhead is fanned out, it will be facing to the right but will retain its normal loft—it is actually out of square to the target line. With the clubhead in this position, not only will the ball start to the right but will have a tendency to slice so it will be necessary for you to be aligned even more to the left in order to be able to send the ball toward the target.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Explains how clubhead positioning influences ball direction and trajectory, advising adjustments to counteract rightward tendency and slicing.
In simple terms: Clubhead angle affects ball path; adjust to keep ball straight.
Key Takeaway
Align clubhead left of target to correct rightward slice.
Themes
golf
technique
physics
alignment
ball control
Mood
focused
analytical
instructional
Type
technical
instructional
When to use this quote
- practice sessions
- coaching
- on-course play
- training drills
Key Concepts
ballistics
mechanics
geometry
muscle memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does clubhead angle change ball flight?
- What drills help internalize proper alignment?
A Different Perspective
Requires precise body alignment; may be difficult for beginners.