Once my student has a sound technique and understanding of all the departments of the game, it is time to introduce them to the golf course.
One of the first things a student notices on the golf course is that it is not flat compared to the practice range. The more we play, the greater our understanding of what happens to our shot off different kinds of slopes.
Here are the general rules of what happens on the four most common slopes.
* On an up slope the ball will fly higher and roll less on landing, so use extra club.
l On a down slope the ball will fly lower and run more, so use a higher lofted club than normal.
* When the ball is above your feet it will swing in the air from right to left for right-handers and the opposite for left-handers, so adjust your set-up line accordingly. The swing is made flatter by the slope meaning the player will naturally hit more of a draw shot.
* When the ball is below the feet the swing becomes more upright producing a left to right flight for right-handers and the opposite for left-handers.
If you would like to book a putting lesson with a Royal Golf Club PGA teaching professional, call 17750777.
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* Take advantage of the Royal Golf Club’s special Summer Night Pass, available for purchase now for use from June onwards. The pass costs BD129 per person per month and entitles the holder to unlimited access to both of the club’s golf courses, the practice facilities at the academy and access to all country club facilities from 6pm onwards every day of the week. You can warm up at the range, play a round of night golf and cool off at the country club afterwards. For more details, call the membership hotline on 17750110.
