Lie Angle Explained: Why Your Irons Miss Left and Right

Learn more about Pete's Golf / book a fitting: 🏌️‍♂️ Website: https://petesgolf.com/ Learn more about Jon Sherman: 📕 Four Foundations of Golf Book: https://amzn.to/4bA3TFU 🎥 Jon's main YouTube Channel:    / @jonshermangolf   🎙️ Sweet Spot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 💻 Website: https://fourfoundationsofgolf.com/ Most golfers think their swing is the reason their iron shots miss left and right… but that’s not always true. In this video, we break down one of the most overlooked factors in golf equipment: lie angle—and how it can dramatically influence your starting direction, turf interaction, and overall consistency. If your irons are too upright or too flat, you could be fighting your equipment without even realizing it. Even a small lie angle mismatch can cause shots to start left or right, tighten or widen your dispersion, and make solid contact much harder to achieve. We’ll show you: What lie angle actually does (and why it matters more than you think) How it affects ball flight and turf interaction Why it becomes more important with irons and wedges How to spot a lie angle issue in your own game A simple at-home test you can use to check your clubs This is a classic example of how golfers often blame their swing when the real issue is their equipment. Understanding your specs—and getting properly fit—can make the game easier without changing your swing. ⸻ About the Channel: Golf equipment is confusing, misleading, and full of marketing claims. On Golf Gear Explained, we break down what actually matters in club fitting so you can make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes.