Joe,
I have a practice area in my yard that is 130 yards long. It is a steady up hill of about 25 to 30 feet above my feet. How do I determine the true distance for this up hill lie. Is there a formula?
If you could answer this question I would be grateful.
Thanks, Rick Rhodes

Hello Rick,
I do not know of any formula, but if I were you I would already know which club I usually use for 130 yards, and then hit several balls with that club in your yard and measure how far short your average shot ends up. On the course, always take at least one more club whenever you notice the slightest uphill approach, and if it is rather steep, consider taking two more clubs, also factoring in the wind and the type of lie that you have.
Joe

I HAVE A QUESTION FOR JOE.
THE QUESTION IS "HOW DO YOU SLOW DOWN YOUR SWING"? I HAVE BEEN SWINGING TO HARD FOR 45 YEARS WITH MY IRONS AND WOODS.
THANKS,
RON S.

Hi Ron,
After 45 years I think your motor muscle memory may be so ingrained, that it may be hard to “unlearn” your quick swing, but here is one thing you can try. The Body Golf videos have a tempo drill called the 2-club drill. If you do that drill every day, your tempo will eventually become ingrained and you will have then trained your body to swing with the same smooth even tempo that you seek. There is no way you can swing too fast with the 2 club drill, so just go with the flow and enjoy.
Joe