Controlling the trajectory of a shot It is important to develop your ability to control the trajectory of the ball and this will enable you to tackle a range of different shots around the course.

To achieve a low ball trajectory, position the ball anywhere from the centre of your stance to the inside of your back foot. This will counteract the loft of the clubface. Then level out your shoulders and focus on a point behind the ball, leaning your hands forward. A softer swing will reduce the spin rate of the ball and prevent an elevated flight and by finishing your swing below your waist you will achieve the desired low trajectory.

To add additional height to your shot position the ball just inside your front heel and load your weight on your back foot. Tilt your head towards the ball which will allow your ball shoulder to drop a little and keep your hands in a central position. Be aggressive with the stroke and complete the full rotation of your swing. For low shots take more club than you need and grip down on the club and for high shots take less club and swing aggressively.

Golf tip thanks to Emmanuel Riblet, Golf Pro, Premier Golf Santry

EXPLAINING THE RULES

Q. What happens when a ball interferes with play?

A: According to Rule 22-2, if the static ball of one player is deemed to be interfering with the play of another competitor, the player can request that the ball is lifted. The ball must be replaced after the player makes their stroke and the ball cannot be cleaned unless it lies on the putting surface.

In stroke play, a player can elect to play their ball "rst rather than lift the ball. A player cannot lift their ball on the premise that it might interfere with another competitors play unless expressively asked to do so.

A breach of this rule incurs a one stroke penalty.

RULE 22-2 BALL INTERFERING WITH PLAY
Penalties Match Play . . . loss of hole Stroke Play . . . two strokes