Q: Dear Chef, I keep getting too far under the ball on fluffy lies. What’s my problem? —Tyler F., Westhampton, N.Y.
Don’t be so hard on yourself, Tyler! On fluffy lies, it’s very easy to slide the club too far underneath and miss the middle of the face. Try moving the ball slightly back in your stance and focus on keeping the arc of your swing shallow. This helps your clubface catch more of the ball, not just the grass underneath it.
Also, make sure you’re not opening the face too much. That adds unnecessary loft and can make it harder to control distance.
One more thing: Trust your feel. Take a couple of rehearsal swings to sense how the club moves through the lie. That will help you adjust your setup and swing for better, more solid contact.
