Uphill Lie

Any time your ball is on an upslope, approaching the green or from fairway.

Grip

Standard grip. Lighter grip pressure helps with balance on slopes.

Widen stance slightly for stability. Tilt body to match the slope — rear shoulder lower.

Slightly forward of normal for the club you're using.

Lean with the slope — don't fight it. Left shoulder (for right-handers) should feel higher than normal.

Swing along the slope upward. Don't swing into the hill — let the club follow the ground angle.

Clean contact. The ball will fly higher and shorter than normal. Take one more club.

Leaning back into the slope or putting too much weight downhill, causing a fall-back and thin/pulled shot.

Stand sideways on a slope and feel the weight naturally distributing. Now set up for a shot and note how different your balance feels.

This is a beginner refresher, not professional instruction — see a PGA pro for swing changes.