1. Section - Lie position assessment

1. Section - Lie position assessment

WHAT EVERY PLAYER MUST CHECK & HOW IT AFFECTS THE SHOT

A lie determines strike quality, distance control, and shot direction.
Before ANY approach shot, the player must evaluate the lie in these categories:
 
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FINAL SUMMARY

When assessing the lie, a player must check:
  1. Ball position in the grass
  1. Grass type & density (and grain)
  1. Slope under the ball
  1. Stance stability
  1. Nearby obstructions
 
Because the lie affects:
  • Strike Quality: clean or poor contact
  • Distance: shorter, normal, or longer
  • Direction: left/right bias or curve change