Every golfer finds themselves in the rough from time to time — but it doesn’t have to ruin your hole! In this lesson, Sue Shapcott, PhD, PGA GB&I, shares three smart strategies to help you get back into play quickly and confidently.
Key Takeaways
- Club selection matters – Choose a club with enough loft to lift the ball out cleanly, even if that means sacrificing distance.
- Assess your lie carefully – Not all rough is the same; adjust your expectations and shot plan based on how deeply the ball is sitting.
- Focus on contact – Keep your grip firm, hinge your wrists slightly more, and commit to a steeper swing path to cut through the grass.
- Play safe when needed – Sometimes the smartest play is to punch back onto the fairway and save your score.
Next time you find your ball buried in the rough, put Sue Shapcott’s tips into action and see the difference in your confidence and consistency.
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