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Pitching uphill & downhill 
Pitching uphill & downhill After missing the green, you might find your self left with an uphill or downhill shot. This position is not difficult if you learn the basic fundamentals. Mark and Lewis Wallace, of the Mark Wallace golf academy based at the Sainte Maxime golf club, show you the correct way to play this tricky approach shots.
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Uphill lie: the ball will have little roll if any

  • Line up with the hole

  • Ball in the center of your stance

  • Shoulders parallel to the slope

  • Body weight on your back foot

  • Keep your weight on the back foot

  • Make a longer swing for the distance required since ball trajectory will be higher (due to the setup the loft of the club will be increased)

  • Swing up the slope


Downhill lie: the ball will roll more than usual

  • Aim to the left of the hole

  • Ball in the middle of your stance or slightly right of center

  • Shoulders parallel to the slope

  • Weight on the front foot

  • Keep your weight on the front foot

  • Make a shorter back swing for the distance required since the trajectory of the ball will be lower than normal (due to the setup the loft of the club will be reduced)

  • Swing down the slope keeping the club head close to the ground even after impact

For more tips and advices: www.markwallacegolf.com



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