Golf Swing Tip

When we golf, we spend a lot of time behind trees -- and that\'s before we break out the six-pack. So Ken Williams, of Professional Golf Teachers and Coaches of America, told us how to hit the ball so it\'ll curve around bark. Use a sand wedge if the ball is in 4 or more inches of grass, your pitching wedge if you want it to go farther than 20 yards.
Miss the tree
Stand so the ball is 2 inches to the left of your right foot. Keep a narrow stance, and aim your body to the left of the tree by moving your left foot back. This makes the ball come off your club to the left side of the tree.
Hit the ball
When you bring your club back, keep your hands at the same height as your hips. Swing so you\'ll hit down on the ball. That will keep your club from making too much contact with grass and you from serving it up next to the stump.
Reach the fairway
Hit the ball so your club connects with the back side of the ball. This pops the ball up and around the tree. Your follow-through should mirror your backswing. You won\'t get a lot of distance, but you\'ll be back on the fairway. For now.