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Seeking advice concerning lie %'s

• slimjym 141 Posts

  Sun, Aug 6 2017 8:26 AM

  Without suggesting I pour over the numerous results found using the search box window, can any seasoned pros lend any basic suggestions on how to compensate for various %'s of lie, by (I assume?) changing club selection or swing meter power.

  I'm beginning to fine-tune my game, but still have a lot of difficulty figuring out how to adjust club selection/meter power, especially when landing in the rough & how it relates to % of lie. Am looking for bare bones basic info to get me started. I have no problem with club selection, swing meter power, or aim point on flat lies.

• alosso 21,088 Posts

  Sun, Aug 6 2017 9:25 PM

  It depends on the % number PLUS on the nature of the ground PLUS on the distance you want to cover PLUS on the quality of your clubs.

  Two primal guidelines:

  - put the Punch shot into play, respecting their low and short trajectory,

  - only wedges from 30+% bunkers.

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• phred952 2,714 Posts

  Sun, Aug 6 2017 10:49 PM

  +1 alosso.  The info is available if you search for it.

• Robert1893 7,729 Posts

  Mon, Aug 7 2017 6:38 AM

  Agree with alosso.
  
  The only thing I would add is that I typically add full topspin to the ball and choose at least one club length over the stated distance.

• YankeeJim 25,827 Posts

  Mon, Aug 7 2017 8:26 AM

  slimjym:

  , can any seasoned pros lend any basic suggestions on how to compensate for various %'s of lie

  30-40 rough, add 1 club. 40-50 rough, add 2 clubs. 50-60 and higher, punch back to the fairway and take your medicine there, save par. Heroic shots are what bogeys and worse  are made of.

  I disagree on the wedge comment from traps- there are fairway traps that play halfway decent with full swings and regular clubs. Rule of thumb there-don't take more than what the caddie suggests, treat that as a warning.

• DonCaron 5,502 Posts

  Mon, Aug 7 2017 9:01 AM

  There is a lot of fantastic help on the forums from very experienced players. Take what advice they are giving and Do practice rounds. I can't tell you how many hours I spent in practice mode, especially with my short game. Punch Shots are an invaluable tool to have to get out of trouble.

  All of it takes practice, practice, practice.

  Don