Playing From Deep Rough

Admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:36:23 +0000

photo credit: Patrick Hoesly Playing a shot in deep rough is only slightly different than playing a sand shot. Use the club’s bounce to skid the club through the grass (instead of sand) so the ball pops out just like a sand explosion shot. Instead of creating a cloud of sand, it will be a cloud of grass.

There is one slight difference with a bunker shot, the club is taken back on a slightly steeper angle. When swinging out of the rough, the backswing should be shallower. The stance is about the same as a bunker shot, however.

Instead of hitting an inch or two behind the ball as in a bunker shot, hit three or four inches behind the ball in deep rough and power the clubhead through the grass. Execute a strong, full finish.

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Playing From Deep Rough