I am often asked about how to hit shots out of the rough or long
grass.
I am often asked about how to hit shots out of the rough or long grass.
Your first priority is to get out of the grass. If you try to hit the ball too hard, you might hurt yourself in the process.
Take a more lofted club than normal. Use a more upright back swing and hit down sharply at the ball.
Don’t try to sweep the ball as you would off of the fairway.
If the lie is so bad that you can’t reach the green, then the next best thing is to advance the ball as far forward towards the green as possible.
Trying too hard will only lead to more trouble.
For more help with your swing, see your local PGA or LPGA professional.
