We recently got a question in from a student who wanted to learn more about the meaning of lie angle and the overall importance of it. He asked a local pro if he could give some tips, but the pro told him that he first needed to change his swing to a flatter plane with more rotation before he could help. Well, needless to say, the student had no interest of turning his back on the PPGS. But, he still needed some answers.
So, today I called on Doc Griffin to give everyone the straight facts about lie angle. It will most likely goes against what you've heard in the past.
This is actually a really good question because it deals with a big misconception about lie angle in the game of golf. Doc asks for you all to trust him about this subject matter because he's sure that you've heard quite the opposite for years.
Whatever the club looks like when you address the ball has nothing to do with what the proper lie angle should be. Surprised? You shouldn't be! Whether it's sitting heel up, toe up, or perfectly flat, you've got to let go of the idea that the club has to be in a particular position when you address the ball. It has nothing to do with what happens when you swing the golf club.
The elements of the swing and the club that directly effect lie angle are clubhead weight, the force with which you swing and release the club, and the resistance of the shaft in the hosel to resist the force of the club being swung, which is called "toe down" effect.
If you're getting a lot of "toe down" effect, it means the lie angle needs to be adjusted more upright. It has nothing to do with the swing plane or path. Weight, force, and resistance of shaft at the tip are what matter. Lie angle is a key to playing proper golf, so get it checked, please! It will most definitely help you in your golf game and most assuredly your mental game as well!
Keep it vertical!
The Surge
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Comments
Stupid?
Steve,
In China we watched a tournament for 4days and they cut it off during a play off just before the last two putts were played, with the outcome still unknown!!! Stupid is as stupid does indeed.
Booger
Nice to hear from you Boog. Hope you and the family are well. Yes they are dumb dumbs on the golf coverage sometimes.
You are so right about fittings. To get it done right, go to the pros. Glad to see your post. Take care:)
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