Mississippi Dunes Golf Lessons

To start a new series, we are introducing our "Mississippi Dunes Golf Lessons Series." Many golf courses have certain shots that must be played in order to score well. Well, those who know Mississippi Dunes know there are many of those shots that must be practiced or you can turn a 3 into a 7 in no time.

In Part 1, we will study the lob shot. At the Dunes, you never want to short side yourself or par is almost our the question unless you can hit either a great lob shot or a bump and run. Today we will look at the lob shot. So what is a lob shot and how do you hit it.

The lob shot is defined as a super-high, short shot with very little carry or roll. If you have seen one hit perfectly you would describe it as it goes straight up, straight down. But how do you hit one:

How to drop it in tight: Set up slightly farther from the ball than usual, with your stance open and the ball opposite your left heel. Open your clubface by first turning the handle to the right and then taking your normal grip. Finally, lean the shaft slightly away from your target.

Make a long, effortless swing, with soft arms and hands. It is very important to stay relaxed and to allow the clubhead to get back to the ball before the grip, which is the position you were in at address. Don't let your right wrist turn over your left in your follow-through. If you do, this will close the face and keep your shot from flying high off the clubface.

It is best to try a couple at the range before trying this on the course or you can hit some pretty ugly shots. Next shot: The Bump and Run