thegolfguru | The Complete A-Z Of Golf

thegolfguru The Complete A-Z Of Golf: "Chipping out of a sand trap and putting require different swings than those of a drive or a shot from the fairway. During a chip shot out of a sand trap, the golfer hits the sand behind the ball with his club head. The sand between the club and ball provides cushioning by absorbing some of the energy. Therefore, the distance of the shot will be determined by how far behind the ball the club head hits the sand.
Aside from being able to crush the ball at the tee, a good golfer must also know how to adapt his drive according to the weather. Twelve degrees is the typical angle of flight the ball follows off a tee shot. However, if wind is present, there are ways to adjust this angle to maximize the distance of your drive. If the wind is coming from behind you you should choose a club with a greater lie angle to give the ball more loft so you can use the wind to your advantage to carry your ball further. If you are facing a headwind, however, you generally want to use a club with a smaller lie angle because wind from the front will tend to destabilize your ball and can amplify a slice or hook. "