Playing From Deep Rough

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.