5 essentials from nasty rough lies
When the rough is up and your golf ball is sitting down, it can do some serious damage to your scorecard. They may be intimidating, but they're not as complicated to hit as you might think. Just make a few subtle adjustments, and you'll get back in play while avoiding big numbers. — Nick Bova, one of Golf Digest's Best Teachers in New Jersey
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Evaluate The Lie
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- How much of the golf ball can you see?
- How much grass is between your clubface and the ball?
- How dense does the grass feel under your feet?
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Open clubface slightly
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- Set your club behind the ball to further evaluate the lie
- Set clubface slightly open, to promote higher ball flight
- Heavy rough twists club closed; open clubface counteract this
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Ball position back
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- Ball position should be inside of your trail foot.
- Back ball position promotes a steeper downward strike.
- Steeper strike allows for more ball-first contact.
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Grip firm
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- Squeeze the club tight in your hands.
- This will further counteract the club twisting in the rough.
- Maintain tight grip pressure through the swing.
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Chop Down
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- Commitment on buried rough shots is essential.
- Grip firm and swing steep onto the golf ball.
- Swing Thought: Go down and get the ball.
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