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Rough round? Learn to hit it pure from the Tall Grass

Jun 19, 2014 3:26 PM
  
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The initial reaction to hit a golf shot out of the rough is to swing harder. That is not what you want to do exactly. You want to stand further from the ball, with your hands in a lower position. Put the ball in the center of the stance, and swing smooth. The momentum of the club will do the work as long as you take a steeper angle of attack.
 
To find your way out of the weeds so-to-speak do the following:
 
  • See where the rough is growing, if it’s growing toward your club, it’s going to be more difficult than if it were growing toward the target. You may get a “flyer” lie with the grass growing toward the target, so club accordingly.
 
  • Grip your club lightly, as you are holding a baby bird, this allows the club to have freedom to swing through.
 
  • When the ball is sitting up on the grass, take away the steepness of your swing. Instead, level your shoulders and stand more upright. There is no need to try and take a divot.
 
  • Playing the ball straight is more important than trying to shape your shot. This will take away mistakes like hitting it “chunky.”
 
  • Getting the ball out of the rough should be the first priority, then take it from there.

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