The lob shot in golf is one of the coolest shots to watch.
Weve all seen a good lob shot executed where the golf ball pops quickly and high into the air then lands ever so softly on the green like a butterfly with sore feet!
The problem here is that for us mortal golfers this is also one of the most difficult shots to perform. Not to worry though here are a couple tips on how to play the lob shot.
First youll want to weaken your grip by rotating your grip counter clockwise on the club just a bit (your left thumb will be pointing directly down the shaft slightly more counter clockwise). A weaker grip will have the tendency to keep the clubface open which allows the club to slide under the ball more readily.
The clubface as it addresses the ball will be open.
With your stance open, position the ball just to the inside of your left heel.
As you begin your swing, youll set your wrists early. I dont mean to say that you just pick the club up with your hands not at all. We actually want a full swing with an early wrist set. In other words, you want to get the shaft of the club vertical/perpendicular to the ground as your hands reach the...