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Indian Wells Insider - September 2016

Indian Wells Golf Resort

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ASK THE PRO BOOK A TEE TIME > C L I C K H E R E T O V I S I T I N D I A N W E L L S O N L I N E F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N O N G O L F C L I N I C S , L E S S O N S , A N D M O R E N ot every lie on the golf course is created equal. Occasionally, you'll find yourself with the ball well above or below your feet on the side of a slope. While this can present a challenge and force you outside of your com- fort zone, there are a some things you can do to make these situations easier to handle. In this edition of Ask the Pro, Indian Wells PGA Head Golf Profes- sional Tom Burley offers five tips on how to play a shot with the ball above your feet. Keep these tips in mind the next time you're faced with an un- even lie – they will help you recover from an otherwise sticky situation. 1) Move your hands slightly toward the bottom of the grip. Choke up a little on the club you are hitting. This will give you more control on the unsteady ground. 2) Take one less club than you would use normally. The ball will come off with some hook spin, which will generate a bit more distance and release when it hits the ground. 3) Aim to the right of your target. Allow your ball some room to work back to the target. The hook spin will move the ball more right-to-left for a right-handed player, or more left-to- right for a left-handed player. 4) Alter your swing. Since the ball is above your feet, your swing will be slightly more around your body than down the line. With the swing com- ing from the inside and around, the motion will add side spin to the ball. 5) Make sure you get your weight to transfer during the swing. You want to avoid hanging back on your right side (for a right-handed player). This will cause the club to strike the turf prior to the golf ball and could lead to chunked shots or shots that are hit to the right and stay right. STAND YOUR GROUND 5 tips for successfully playing off of sidehill lies TRICKS OF THE TRADE G olf clinics are now under way for the season at Indian Wells Golf Resort, with classes scheduled every Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. Cost is $29 per student and a differ- ent topic is covered each day, from putting and short-game to full- swing instruction and specialty shots. If you'd like even further guidance, Indian Wells Golf Resort is offering various instruction pack- ages for both individuals and cou- ples. CLICK HERE to learn more. DAILY GOLF CLINICS < VIDEO EXTRA! Learn how to play shots when the ball is below your feet.

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