I just bought a new set of golf clubs. For my irons, I was wondering how the lie angle might need to be adjusted. I have heard before, but can never remember which way causes a draw on your golf shot and which way causes a fade.

Well you might very well need to have the lie angle adjusted on your new golf clubs. My first suggestion, though, is to get with your golf pro or with someone at the store where you purchased your clubs and let them measure you for the correct lie angle for you.

But let’s review the lie angle to make sure we can help you remember and understand what is happening. First the lie angle doesn’t so much cause a draw or a fade in your golf swing as much as it impacts direction of the golf shot.

If the lie angle is too upright, typically the flight of the golf ball will be left of the target. If the lie angle is too flat, then ball flight will typically be right of the target. This assumes that everything else in your golf swing is consistent.

What tends to create a draw or slice in your golf swing is the swing path, particularly whether you swinging the golf club more from inside to out or outside to inside. For more help on fixing a slice or hook, read these additional golf tips.

I hope that you enjoy your new golf clubs and that this has helped your understanding of lie angle and the impact on your golf shots. Go see that golf pro and keep teeing it high and letting it fly!