NEW ZEALAND LEFT-HANDED GOLF ASSOCIATION (INC)
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 Take some instructions from our Patron.
The most famous of all left-handed golfers: Sir Bob Charles
This Guy maybe right-handed, though he has some useful tips for left-handers. Take a look
LEFT-HANDERS GOLFING TIPS
Sidehill Lies
       If the ball is below feet level, aim at the right of the target
       Use one club longer
       Open stance
       Ball 8-10 cm off right heel
       Weight on the right side
 
       If the ball is above feet level aim to the left of the target
       Closed stance with hands in front of the ball
       Weight more on the right side
       Ball about 5cm from right heel.
         
 Downhill Lies
       Aim for the right of target
       Use one club shorter
       Slightly open stance
       Ball 10 cm of right heel
       Weight more on the right side
       Hands in front of the ball

Uphill Lies
       Aim to the left of the target
       Closed stance
       Maintain weight more on the right side throughout the swing
       Ball about 7 cm off right heel
       Hands in front of the ball 

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  • Welcome
  • National Championships Tournament 2025 Results
  • 2026 National Championships
  • Join NALGNZ
  • Upcoming Events
    • Auckland 1st & 2nd November
    • Chisholm Links 16th November 2025
    • Canterbury Champs Waitikiri 23rd November 2025
    • Te Aroha 23rd November 2025
    • Jan 25th Alexandra Golf Club 2026
  • News and a slide show
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • New Zealand Contacts
  • Training videos & tips
  • Results from previous events
    • Wellington Saturday 20th September
    • Urenui Saturday 27th - 28th September 2025
    • Hauraki 28th Sept. 2025
    • Blenheim Golf Club 27th September and Awatere 28th September
    • Taumarunui September 6 th & 7 th
    • Ohope 2nd & 3rd August 2025
    • Western Bays June 2025
    • Manawatu Lefties Rangitikei 2025
    • Reefton 15 & 16 March 2025
    • Motueka March 1st & 2nd 2025
    • Levin March 14 2025
    • Waikato Teiki & Pirongia 15th & 16th February
    • Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club 16th February 2025
    • Winton Golf Club 9th February 2025
    • Canterbury Lefties 24th November 2024 Waitikiri Golf Club
    • Hawkes Bay Lefties 20 th & 21 st Jan 2024
    • TE-MARUA 23rd Sept. 2023 Cancelled
  • August 2025 Newsletter